A systematic review of studies investigating the care of stroke survivors in long-term care facilities
NZ Literature Abstract
posted by WM Admin on 25 June 2015
Authors
Year of Publication
2015
Source
Disability and Rehabilitation, 24 June [Epub before June]
Publication Type
Journal article (peer reviewed)
Publication Status
Completed
Abstract
In this systematic review, the authors investigate the research literature and identify themes around the care of stroke survivors in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Twenty-two articles were included (five intervention studies and 17 observational studies). "Three themes were identified: rehabilitation, stroke specific care and secondary stroke drug prevention. These were found to be lacking within LTC facilities. There is also a dearth of interventional studies in stroke survivors from LTC facilities". The authors discuss the implications of these findings.
Type of Study
Systematic review
How to Access
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