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Directions of support of stroke survivors’ caregivers in home care
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Abstract
Material and methods. A rigorous research was conducted using specified keywords. Representative Polish and abroad literature was sinthesized and discussed.
Results. Caregivers problem can significantly influence course and results of the therapy of stroke-survivors. Family caregivers are often unprepared for the demands required of them. Family members may struggle to adapt to a care-giving role, and relationships between stroke survivors and other family members can be altered by the illness.
Conclusion. Caregivers of stroke patients report inadequate support, which often do not meet their needs. The findings call for improved standards of health care and welfare, both on the area of patients and caregivers according to their needs.
Abstract
Material and methods. A rigorous research was conducted using specified keywords. Representative Polish and abroad literature was sinthesized and discussed.
Results. Caregivers problem can significantly influence course and results of the therapy of stroke-survivors. Family caregivers are often unprepared for the demands required of them. Family members may struggle to adapt to a care-giving role, and relationships between stroke survivors and other family members can be altered by the illness.
Conclusion. Caregivers of stroke patients report inadequate support, which often do not meet their needs. The findings call for improved standards of health care and welfare, both on the area of patients and caregivers according to their needs.
Keywords
stroke; health care; welfare; rehabilitation; home care; caregiver
About this articleTitle
Directions of support of stroke survivors’ caregivers in home care
Journal
Interdisciplinary Problems of Stroke
Issue
Pages
12-17
Published online
2012-06-11
Bibliographic record
Udar Mózgu. Problemy Interdyscyplinarne 2011;13(1-2):12-17.
Keywords
stroke
health care
welfare
rehabilitation
home care
caregiver
Authors
Emilia Mikołajewska