Aim The aim of this study was to report:(1) an analysis of the concepts of coping, adaptation
and self‐management in the context of managing a neurological condition; and (2) the …

Purpose: To explore the concept of autonomy as a basis for social participation, with
particular reference to rehabilitation. Method: A study of relevant literature from the field of …

While nursing remains uncertain about the nature of its role in stroke rehabilitation, recent
research by social scientists re-affirms its importance. This study explored a small number of …

Background: In end of life care, ethical problems often come to the fore. Little research is
performed on ways or strategies for handling those problems and even less on obstacles to …

In Sweden, individuals affected by severe stroke are treated in specialized stroke units. In
these units, patients are attended by a multiprofessional team with a focus on care in the …

Purpose: To describe patients' experiences with inpatient stroke rehabilitation and their
perception of nurses' and nurse assistants' roles and functions during hospitalisation …

Purpose: To manage social roles is a challenging part of self-management post-stroke. This
study explored how stroke survivors act as role managers with their spouses in the context of …

Stroke does not only affect physical health; it also has an impact on psychological health
and many other aspects of survivors' lives.

Living with stroke: a phenomenological study Understanding how stroke sufferers
experience their stroke and recovery is essential if the development of rehabilitation services …

International evidence-based guidelines recommend self-management support for stroke
survivors to improve their health outcomes. We developed a 4-week nurse-led stroke self …