Effects of information and training provision in satisfaction of patients and carers in stroke rehabilitation.

Background: Active information and training improves patient and carer knowledge of stroke and aspects of patient satisfaction, as well as reduces patient depression.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a post-stroke information and carer training intervention provided in the rehabilitation hospital setting on patient and carers' satisfaction.

Methods: Nonrandomized, controlled trial with 241 patients consecutively admitted in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit and their carers.