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Post-stroke pain patients report unmet needs for respect, care continuity, and specialized pain management.
Observational (n=43)
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The aim of this study was to describe how persons with long-term pain after a stroke experience their care. The study is part of a larger research project concerning a group persons suffering from long-term pain after a stroke. Qualitative interviews were performed with 43 persons suffering from central poststroke pain, nociceptive pain or tension-type headache after their stroke incident. Content congruence emerged among the narratives (n = 43), and therefore the most information-rich ones (n = 23) were selected for deeper investigation by means of qualitative content analysis. The results reveal the patients' need for being respected, understood and supported, also for being given adequate time and information. Accessibility and continuity in the professional contacts and with regard to medical and physical treatment was emphasized. The participants' narratives highlight the importance of the professionals having knowledge of pain and pain management.
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Widar et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Long-term pain after a stroke (n=43). Care experiences in long-term post-stroke pain was evaluated on Patient experiences of care analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Qualitative interviews in 43 post-stroke pain patients (23 deeply analyzed) revealed key needs for respect, support, care continuity, and professional pain management knowledge.
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