Journal article
Exploring health care providers' perceptions of the needs of stroke carers: Informing development of an optimal health program
C O'Brien, G Moore, J Rolley, C Ski, D Thompson, N Lautenschlager, G Gonzales, YS Hsueh, D Castle
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.1310/tsr2105-421
Abstract
Background: Health care provider experiences of the carer have been researched, but little is written about how these can inform development of support programs. Objectives: This study aimed to (1) explore health care provider perceptions of stroke carer roles and support needs and (2) examine carer needs across the stroke care trajectory to assist with development of an Optimal Health Program (OHP) to support carers. This study is part of a staged program of research that will evaluate and refine the OHP. Methods: Four dual-moderated semi-structured focus groups of stroke health care providers across acute, subacute, and community rehabilitation services were conducted. Facilitators used a ..
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Awarded by St. Vincent's Research Endowment Fund
Funding Acknowledgements
Financial support/disclosures: This work was supported by the St. Vincent's Research Endowment Fund (40.2011) and organizational support from Australian National Stroke Foundation and Carers Victoria. This project was also supported through the Australian Government's Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program. The OHP was developed at the Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria and St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. The authors report no conflicts of interest.