Addressing the emotional needs of stroke survivors.
BACKGROUND
Stroke survivors report a range of psychological difficulties.


OBJECTIVE
To facilitate psychological adjustment and to support understanding of the emotions associated with recovery.


METHODS
A group intervention was developed for patients on a stroke rehabilitation ward.


CONCLUSIONS
The group was piloted, and feedback indicated the sharing of experiences was the aspect perceived as the most helpful.


CONCLUSIONS
Patients' emotional needs should be identified in a timely manner on a stroke ward. Attention should be given to psychological intervention to protect against factors that may impede rehabilitation.
Vohora
Reena
R
South Birmingham PCT.
Ogi
Laura
L
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D020521:Stroke / Q000523:psychology*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation