Introduction: Stroke represents the second leading cause of death worldwide after cardiovascular disease and the first cause of disability in adults. Only 25% of stroke survivors fully recover, 75% survive with some form of disability, and half of them lose self-sufficiency, negatively impacting their quality of life. This study aims to understand the experiences of stroke survivors and caregivers of training needs and support during the transitional care phase from hospital to home; it also investigates the experience of health care professionals (HCPs) of providing support and training to the dyad during this phase.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPort-a-cath (PAC) system is one of the most frequently employed venous accesses for administration of chemotherapy and supportive care. To prevent late complications, the latest guidelines recommend flushing/locking procedures every four weeks. In this retrospective study, we evaluate the frequencies of late complications with a eight-week flushing/locking procedure compared to the standard one.
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