title: The poststroke journey: from agonizing to owning.
abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of death among older adults. Despite the high incidence of stroke, little research has been done on the poststroke recovery process. The purpose of this article is to present a descriptive or explanatory model for poststroke rehabilitation and recovery that includes six stages.
authors.affiliation: Valparaiso University, Ind., USA.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Easton
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003289:Convalescence / Q000523:psychology*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D020127:Recovery of Function; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*