Educational needs of patients with a stroke and their caregivers: A systematic review of the literature
Patient Education and CounselingPublished 24 September 2010
Thóra B. Hafsteinsdøttir, Martine Vergunst, Eline Lindeman, Marieke J. Schuurmans
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The research on stroke patients' and caregivers' educational needs is reviewed to call for improved education of patients and caregivers on various issues that are specific to the various recovery phases after stroke.
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The findings of this review can be used to develop educational interventions for stroke patients and caregivers. Further research is needed to investigate the feasibility and effects of educational interventions and whether they meet the educational needs of patients and caregivers.
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