Short-term group therapy for stroke patients in a rehabilitation centre

Three groups of eight patients who had suffered strokes participated in short-term group therapy run by a psychiatrist and a social worker. A simple assessment was made by patients and therapists, further information being obtained by means of a follow-up questionnaire. The feasibility of this approach, and the indications that such groups might be beneficial, are discussed. Certain common themes emerged from all three groups, but it was interesting to note a different reaction was shown by men and women in response to their strokes. The provision of such groups for patients suffering from different illnesses and alternative ways of running these groups are suggested.