Aims and objectives To describe the experience of readmission from the perspective of the
stroke survivor and family caregiver. Background Older stroke survivors are at an increased …

Background To date, despite the application of secondary prevention worldwide, first-ever
stroke survivors remain at imminent risk of stroke recurrence and death in the short and long …

Abstract Purpose: To examine whether Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores on
admission can predict the future care levels of patients after acute stroke. Methods: In this …

A number of important studies have been published in 2009 providing further information
about the most clinically and cost-effective ways of delivering care across the whole stroke …

Purpose This study aims to describe survivors of stroke circumstances, issues with providing
care for survivors of stroke and services expected by caregivers and survivors of stroke …

Community-based care (C-bC) constitutes an important element of the chronic disease
management programs. The design and management of C-bC systems requires the …

This thesis is a study designed to advance understanding of 'tailoring'within the field of
implementation research. The study took place in the care home context, where tailoring …

Research on Healthcare IT is a highly multidisciplinary field. Each stream of research brings
a certain focus and contributionsto our understanding of the role of technology in healthcare …

Stroke is a condition with high incidence and mortality rate, leaving a large proportion of
survivors with significant residual physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments …

Abstract<? Pub Inc> Objectives: Access to timely therapy is problematic for patients with
sleep disorders. The purpose of the current study was to identify and mitigate operational …