Voorlichting na een beroerte: fasering en samenhang

- A 78-year-old woman felt uncertain 4 days after a stroke, while a 65-year-old man wanted to do too much 6 weeks after a stroke. An 81-year-old man was depressive 6 months after a stroke. By paying attention to the need for information and the burden on the carer, the general practitioner tried to improve the quality of life in both cases. The patient's and carer's ability to cope with post-stroke disability is enhanced by providing adequate information. The three consecutive phases in the post-stroke process have specific characteristics and corresponding needs for information: clinical information in the acute phase, coping information in the rehabilitation phase, and practical information in the chronic phase. In each phase, the information should be tuned to the individual needs of the patient and the carer. Coordination with other professionals is necessary.