title: An exploration of the stroke co-ordinator role.
abstract: Although there is knowledge of the substantial benefits of collaborative approaches to stroke rehabilitation, information on alternative management strategies is sparse. This paper describes an exploratory survey, undertaken in the north-west of England, to highlight features of the stroke co-ordinator role. The role is explored in terms of rehabilitation management and service development. Some strategies to support practitioners in the role, and areas for role development, are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Primary and Community Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Burton
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004739:England; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires