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Active information and training improves patient and carer knowledge
of stroke and aspects of patient satisfaction, as well as reduces patient
depression. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a post-stroke information and
carer training intervention provided in the rehabilitation hospital setting on
patient and carers' satisfaction. METHODS: Nonrandomized, controlled trial with
241 patients consecutively admitted in a post-stroke rehabilitation unit and
their carers. The first 140 underwent a standard rehabilitation program (control
group) and the 131 following attended an additional class (intervention group).
Satisfaction was assessed with the Satisfaction Pound Scale administered by
telephone 6 months after stroke in 74 patients and 85 carers from the control
group and in 76 patients and 73 carers from the intervention group. RESULTS: Over
80% of patients in both groups were satisfied with information, care and therapy
during hospitalization. The amount of therapy and support at discharge were the
issues that arouse greater dissatisfaction. Patient and carers' satisfaction with
information, support and accessibility to rehabilitation team after hospital
discharge improved after the intervention (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Systematic
active information, training and community support provision for stroke patients
and carers improves satisfaction with stroke rehabilitation programs and support
received after hospital discharge.

Langue : ANGLAIS