Perceptions of the role of general practice and practical support measures for carers of stroke survivors: a qualitative study

Ann Mackenzie; Ruth Harris; Will Fenton; Geoffrey Cloud; Nan Greenwood

doi:10.1186/1471-2296-12-57

Perceptions of the role of general practice and practical support measures for carers of stroke survivors: a qualitative study

Ann Mackenzie, Ruth Harris, Will Fenton, Geoffrey Cloud, Nan Greenwood

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Carers' expectations of support from general practice for themselves are low and teams are seen as reactive and time constrained. Both the carers and the general practice team participants emphasised the valuable role of general practice team in supporting stroke survivors. Research is needed to determine general practice teams' awareness and identification of carers and of the difficulties they encounter supporting stroke carers. Carer policy initiatives need greater specificity with greater attention to diversity in carer needs.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Volume	12
Issue number	57
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-12-57
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Health services research
caregiver
carer
general practice
impact
informal carers
services
stroke

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