Population
20 older stroke survivors who were readmitted to acute care from home in the six months following stroke…
Design
Other
Key result
Qualitative interviews with 20 stroke survivors and caregivers identified discharge preparation, medication management, self-care support, and social factors as key themes influencing readmission.
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Informs discharge planning with survivor-caregiver insights on readmission risks; leaves open targeted prevention trials.
Observational (n=20)
Stroke survivors and caregivers identified better discharge preparation, community support for medication management, and self-care as key areas for interventions to reduce readmissions.
White et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Stroke readmission (n=20). Post-discharge care and readmission experience was evaluated on Themes related to the experience of readmission. Qualitative interviews with 20 stroke survivors and caregivers identified discharge preparation, medication management, self-care support, and social factors as key themes influencing readmission.