IB23059Characterisation of young stroke presentations, pathways of care, and support for ‘invisible’ difficulties: a retrospective clinical audit study
Young stroke survivors tend to be discharged from acute hospital care without rehabilitation, but it is unclear why. Younger patients presented with more unusual and less severe stroke aetiologies than their older counterparts, and therefore were often discharged without rehabilitation. However, young survivors presented with medical and cognitive needs that were not consistently met by post-acute care pathways. The findings highlight the need for increased attention to, and tailored post-care pathways, addressing cognitive and psychosocial needs of young survivors.
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