Abstract
Stroke, a major cause of disability and death, affects 800,000 people in the US annually. Little is known about the lived experience of stroke survivors as they transition to the community. The proposed study will explore this phenomenon to inform healthcare providers about best practices in meeting stroke survivor needs.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Community, Stroke Survivors, Transition
Recommended Citation
LaBoy, Gabriella E., "The lived experience of stroke survivors transitioning from hospital to community: A proposed study" (2017). Convention. 195.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/195
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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The lived experience of stroke survivors transitioning from hospital to community: A proposed study
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Stroke, a major cause of disability and death, affects 800,000 people in the US annually. Little is known about the lived experience of stroke survivors as they transition to the community. The proposed study will explore this phenomenon to inform healthcare providers about best practices in meeting stroke survivor needs.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.