Effect of stroke on family carers and family relationships.

Nurs Stand

Department of Clinical Psychology, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh.

Published: October 2011

The effects of stroke on families are considerable. Family members may struggle to adapt to a care-giving role, and relationships between stroke survivors and those closest to them are often altered by the illness. This article provides an overview of the effects of stroke on family dynamics and identifies interventions to support stroke survivors and their families during this difficult time.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.09.26.2.39.c8707DOI Listing

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