Irish stroke survivors, family carers, and healthcare professionals emphasize the need for future developments in stroke services to prioritize specialist community-based rehabilitation, ongoing support for life after stroke, and improved information and support for navigating services. These findings, gathered from a study by RCSI’s School of Population Health, highlight the need for improved staffing, access to specialist acute care, and better support for mental health. The research also emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse needs of stroke survivors and their families, as well as the need for more consistent and better-resourced stroke services nationally. The study, funded by the Health Research Board and published in PLOS ONE, aims to contribute to the broader discussion on stroke care and inform policy and practice in Ireland and similar healthcare systems.
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Need for greater access to stroke services, survivors and carers tell new study
