[Stroke--and then? Considerable need of assistance two year after stroke according to a large nation-wide study].

Abstract

The National Board of Health and Welfare together with Riks-Stroke (the Swedish National Registry for Quality Assessment of Acute Stroke Care) were commissioned by the government to study the circumstances of 4,023 stroke patients, two years after the event. Both physical and psychological impairments together with psychosocial consequences were common. Approximately one fifth of the patients did not receive enough help and support, and the most common reason for this was the high cost. Instead many were dependent upon next-of-kin. This indicates that the long-term care of stroke patients needs to be improved.

• Authors: E L Glader, B Stegmayr, L Johansson, K Hulter-Asberg, A Staaf, P O Wester
• Journal: Lakartidningen (Lakartidningen) Vol. 98 Issue 41 Pg. 4462-7 (Oct 10 2001) ISSN: 0023-7205 [Print] Sweden
• Vernacular Title: Slaganfall--och sedan? Omfattande hjälpbehov två år efter slaganfallet, visar stor nationell studie.
• PMID: 11699253 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Activities of Daily Living
• Aged
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Home Care Services (economics, standards, statistics & numerical data)
• Humans
• Male
• Needs Assessment (economics)
• Patient Satisfaction
• Social Support
• Stroke (physiopathology, psychology)
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Surveys and Questionnaires
• Sweden
• Time Factors