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Developing, implementing, and evaluating a stroke recovery group.

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Rehabilitation Nursing : the Official Journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

|January 1, 1990

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This study details the creation and assessment of a support group for stroke patients. The clinical nurse specialist played a key role in its implementation and success.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Health Education
Patient Support

Background:

Stroke patients often require ongoing support and education beyond acute care.
A need was identified for a structured support system to aid stroke survivors in their recovery.
Existing resources may not adequately address the psychosocial needs of stroke patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the process of identifying the need for a stroke patient support group.
To outline the implementation and evaluation of a newly formed support/educational group.
To illustrate the multifaceted role of the clinical nurse specialist in group development.

Main Methods:

Needs assessment to determine the requirement for a support group.
Development and implementation of a structured educational and support program.

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Evaluation of the group's effectiveness and impact on stroke patients.

Main Results:

A support/educational group was successfully established for stroke patients.
The group provided a valuable avenue for patients to receive support.
The clinical nurse specialist effectively functioned as a consultant, liaison, and educator.

Conclusions:

Support and educational groups are beneficial for stroke patient recovery.
The clinical nurse specialist is integral to the successful implementation of such groups.
This model demonstrates a replicable approach to enhancing stroke patient care through group support.