A systematic review of the impact of stroke on social support and social networks: Associated factors and patterns of change.

CONCLUSION: Following a stroke non-kin contact is vulnerable, strain is observed within the family unit, and poor social support is associated with depressive symptoms.
PMID: 26330297 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - September 1, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Northcott S, Moss B, Harrison K, Hilari K Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research