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Comprehensive stroke care combining case management with information outperforms information provision alone for post-stroke needs.
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Stroke is a condition that affects both patients and family members who provide care and support. Because stroke is an unexpected traumatic event that suddenly forces family members into a caregiving role, caregivers often experience an overwhelming sense of burden, depression, and isolation; a decline in physical and mental health; and reduced quality of life. Caregiver health is inextricably linked to a stroke survivor's physical, cognitive, and psychological recovery. Evidence suggests that informational interventions alone are not as effective in meeting the complex needs of stroke caregivers as interventions that combine information with other support services. This article discusses issues related to stroke caregiving and proposes comprehensive strategies designed to meet the poststroke recovery needs of both patients and caregivers. Suggested strategies include a comprehensive assessment specific to caregiver needs, skills, and resources and case management services designed to provide continuity of care across the stroke-recovery trajectory.
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Lutz et al. (2010) conducted a review in Stroke and stroke family caregiving. Comprehensive caregiving support strategies (information combined with assessment and case management) vs. Informational interventions alone was evaluated. Comprehensive interventions combining information with assessment and case management are proposed as more effective than information alone for meeting stroke survivor and caregiver needs.
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