(Royal College of Nursing, 2011-01-07) Gillespie, D.; Campbell, Fiona
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.
