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.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Gabriella E. LaBoy, BA, College of Nursing, State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

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

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.