Transition Experiences of Stroke Survivors Following Discharge Home

Background: Little is known about the transition experiences of stroke survivors after discharge home. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe three domains of psychosocial experiences of stroke survivors during the first month following discharge for acute stroke. Method: Data were coll...

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Published in:Topics in stroke rehabilitation 2007-03, Vol.14 (2), p.21-31
Main Authors: Rittman, Maude, Boylstein, Craig, Hinojosa, Ramon, Sberna Hinojosa, Melanie, Haun, Jolie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Depression - nursing
Depression - psychology
Depression - rehabilitation
Disabled Persons - psychology
Family Health
Female
Health care
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing Methodology Research
Patient Discharge
Psychological aspects
psychosocial
Rehabilitation Nursing - methods
Social Support
Stroke
Stroke - nursing
Stroke - psychology
Stroke Rehabilitation
Survivor
Survivors - psychology
transition
Transitions
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Summary:Background: Little is known about the transition experiences of stroke survivors after discharge home. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe three domains of psychosocial experiences of stroke survivors during the first month following discharge for acute stroke. Method: Data were collected from 125 stroke survivors interviewed at 1 month following discharge home. Results: Findings indicate that changes in sense of self, connectedness with others, and community integration presented the major challenges.
ISSN:1074-9357
1945-5119
DOI:10.1310/tsr1402-21