From Prevention to Nursing Home Care: A
Comprehensive National Audit of Stroke Care.
Nursing home survey: Nursing home managers described lack of
coordination and communication between health professionals in the acute
services, the community and nursing homes. They reported a dearth of
physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for
residents with stroke. There was a concern that nursing home residents were
particularly ‘invisible’ in terms of rehabilitation needs. In terms of service
provision very little distinction could be seen between public and private
nursing homes.
Discussion
This multi-stage study demon