Family Member Knowledge and Expectations for Functional Recovery After Stroke

Abstract

The knowledge of stroke etiology and functional outcome of family members of individuals undergoing rehabilitation after stroke shows significant limitations. Participants' ability to predict functional outcome on discharge was worse than their knowledge of current functional status. Participant predictions of length of stay and discharge disposition were areas of relative strength. Further efforts are needed to enhance the knowledge level of family members of patients undergoing rehabilitation after stroke.

Discharge Planning of Stroke Patients: the Relatives’ Perceptions of Participation

“…The relatives could have had other expectations about the patients’ recovery. Stein et al. (2003) found that relatives of patients with stroke overestimated the patients’ functional status.…”

Patient Knowledge and Expectations for Functional Recovery After Stroke

“…A companion study examined similar variables in an unmatched group of family members of stroke survivors. 9 Subjects received usual care in all regards, including education regarding stroke, functional outcome, and discharge planning. Patient education was conducted as one-on-one teaching by rehabilitation team members and, in some cases, by patient/family team conferences during this period.…”

Uncertainty among families of patients with cerebrovascular diseases in Japan: association with quality of life and background characteristics

“…More efforts are needed to build a trust relationship, provide information, and allow individuals to express their views [ 38 ]. In relation, it was reported that patients and their families in the stroke rehabilitation phase lacked knowledge and had to seek out accurate information from healthcare providers [ 46 ]. The need for information and communication is especially high when transitioning from the acute to the recovery phase; the patient’s condition and physical and mental health change markedly and the need for family involvement increases [ 47 ].…”