Abstract
Most clinical and research attention to stroke has been on managing its acute stage and on evaluating the effectiveness of relatively short-term rehabilitation programs. However, many studies suggest that stroke affects long-term quality of life and the well-being of patients’ families. This article reviews the literature as it relates to the effects of stroke on the family and discusses stroke in terms of clinical problems that make rehabilitation a family issue. Families share in treatment, especially in the long term, and they are ultimately responsible for the patient’s welfare.
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