The Domains of Stroke Recovery: A Synopsis of the Literature
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2009
Description
Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. The neurological insult following a stroke may leave the survivor with a chronic illness encompassing a lifetime of recovery. Recovery for the stroke survivor entails more than the return of function. A synopsis of the literature indicates that there are three domains of stroke recovery: physical, psychological, and social. There are six categories that comprise the three domains: cognition, function, health perception, self-concept, relationships, and role change. Stroke is a multifaceted and complex disease. Individual aspects of stroke recovery do not occur in isolation and cannot be separated from one another. In the future, studies involving the integration of the domains of stroke recovery are needed to understand the interactive processes that support recovery.
Citation Information
Vanhook, Patricia M.. 2009. The Domains of Stroke Recovery: A Synopsis of the Literature. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Vol.41(1). 6-17. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNN.0b013e31819345e4 ISSN: 1945-2810