Understanding the Lived Experience of the Stroke Patient: A Guide for Health Professionals

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the lived experiences of stroke patients, interwoven with healthcare professional expertise to provide evidence-based guidance for nurses and other healthcare professionals.It aims to enhance clinical practice and promote patient-centred care by bridging theory with real-world application. Edited by a team that integrates academic, professional and personal experience of stroke, the book ensures that the patient perspective remains central throughout.This approach enables healthcare professionals, students and those living with the consequences of stroke to develop a deeper understanding of stroke's clinical, emotional and social impact, reinforcing the significance of compassionate and informed care in improving patient outcomes.This textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of stroke care, with contextual chapters that examine the nature of strokes, psychological and cognitive challenges and safe environments.Subsequent sections focus