Abstract
Stroke is the second commonest cause of mortality worldwide and the most significant cause of disability in the United Kingdom. It is a chronic condition which has a devastating impact on the lives of individuals and their families. Although stroke is commonly perceived to be a disease of the elderly, 25%
of stroke events occur in young adults (i.e., aged < 65), yet there is a dearth of research that has explored the experience of young adults. This doctoral study explored the experience of young adults who have had a stroke and members
of their families.
Original language | English |
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Pages | S13-S14 |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2009 |
Keywords
- phenomenology
- communication impairment
- stroke