Family Conferences in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Literature Review

Conclusions: Much more can be done within the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the information needs of patients and families are catered for during their inpatient admission and on their return to the community. Additional research and trials of interventions by established rehabilitation services will allow for improved and more informed clinical practice (including cost effectiveness), enhanced knowledge of caregiver needs, and essentially more positive outcomes for rehabilitation patients and their families. Research may be able to develop best practice guidelines to ensure reduced caregiver stress and anxiety during admission and discharge. We require additional investigation of the effects of educational and emotional support provided in the hospital setting and as an outpatient on quality of life for caregivers and prevention of readmission to hospital or entrance into residential care for patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research