A qualitative study exploring how stroke survivors' expectations and understanding of stroke Early Supported Discharge shaped their experience and engagement with the service

CONCLUSIONS: Ensuring stroke survivors are fully informed about ESD and what to expect, optimises engagement with the services, improves experience and could enhance outcomes.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONInforming stroke survivors about what to expect from ESD services could optimise engagement and improve their experience.The provision of personalised and target focussed therapy at home improves stroke survivors' experience and could potentially accelerate recovery.Preparing stroke survivors early for discharge from ESD can reduce anxiety and enhance engagement with the service.PMID:35895746 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2022.2102251

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - July 27, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Trudi M Cameron Kristina Koller Adrian Byrne Niki Chouliara Thompson Robinson Peter Langhorne Marion Walker Rebecca J Fisher Source Type: research