Stroke survivors', caregivers', and health care professionals' perspectives on the weekend pass to facilitate transition home.
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1854Keywords:
stroke, rehabilitation, caregiver, transitions, health care professionals, health service delivery, qualitative.Abstract
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 homeDownloads
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