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OBJECTIVE: To explore stroke survivors', caregivers', and health care
professionals' perceptions of weekend passes offered during inpatient
rehabilitation and its role in facilitating the transition home. DESIGN:
Qualitative descriptive. SUBJECTS: Sixteen stroke survivors, 15 caregivers, and
20 health care professionals' from a rehabilitation hospital. METHODS:
Participants discussed their perceptions of the purpose of the weekend pass,
experiences with the weekend pass including supports needed, and weekend pass
administration. Focus group and interview data were audio recorded,
professionally transcribed, checked for accuracy, and analyzed using conventional
content analysis. RESULTS: We identified 3 key themes: i) preparing for patients
to be safe at home; ii) gaining insight through the weekend pass; and iii) the
emotional context of the weekend pass. These themes varied by participant group.
CONCLUSIONS: When offering weekend passes, stroke care systems should carefully
consider patients' and caregivers' readiness, emotional state, and preparation
for weekend passes. The weekend pass experience can inform in-patient therapy,
provide patients and caregivers with insight into life after stroke, and help
prepare patients and families for the ultimate transition home.

Langue : ANGLAIS