A Journal Topic Presentation

Miss.Pratheeksha.R 2nd Year DNN

Title
Supportive Care Needs After an Acute Stroke:A Descriptive Enquiry of Caregivers Perspective Maclsaac, L., Harrison, M.B., Buchanan, D., Hopman, W.M. (2011). Supportive Care Needs After an Acute Stroke:A Descriptive Enquiry of Caregivers Perspective. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing,43,132-140.

Introduction
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Canada and the leading cause of neurological disability.A comprehensive assessment of the full spectrum of supportive care needs will provide the healthcare team with the information required to develop a plan of care that includes the patient and the family.

Objectives
The focus of this study was to begin the development of a theoretically based and rigorous approach to the assessment of supportive care needs early in the care trajectory.

Method
Design:This study utilized a mixed-methods approach. Setting and Participants:Brief survey implemented in two settings in one large urban center serving a catchment area of 1.3 million people.

 Data management and analysis:Quantitative data gathered from the caregiver surveys were analyzed using SPSS for Windows version 16.

Limitations
The small number of caregiver respondents limits the generalizations of these results.

Conclusion
Inadequately prepared caregivers of patients with stroke are at risk of developing physical and mental health issues. Current literature provides evidence that caregivers are dissatisfied with the information,support and skill preparation delivered in the acute phase of stroke,challenging their ability to successfully transition into the caregiver role.

Bibliography
Maclsaac, L., Harrison, M.B., Buchanan, D., Hopman, W.M. (2011). Supportive Care Needs After an Acute Stroke:A Descriptive Enquiry of Caregivers Perspective. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing,43,132-140.