How can stroke care be improved for younger service users? A qualitative study on the unmet needs of younger adults in inpatient and outpatient stroke care in Australia

This study provides new insights into the experience of inpatient and outpatient stroke care by younger stroke survivors and outlines possible improvements for clinical practice. Future research should evaluate the effect of targeted strategies to support younger adults after stroke.Implications for rehabilitationPost-stroke rehabilitation might be improved by providing more support for the non-physical effects of stroke (e.g., psycho-emotional support, cognitive rehabilitation).Younger stroke survivors may also benefit from a long-term community care plan and longer-term rehabilitation.Patient-centered rehabilitation and education about self-management interventions appear to be important areas for further development.Future research is required to evaluate the effect of targeted strategies to support younger stroke survivors, as well as identify the needs of younger adults with post-stroke communication impairment.