A structured training programme for caregivers of inpatients after stroke (TRACS): a cluster randomised controlled trial and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Authors :: Forster, Anne
Dickerson, Josie
Young, John
Patel, Anita
Kalra, Lalit
Nixon, Jane
Smithard, David
Knapp, Martin
Holloway, Ivana
Anwar, Shamaila
Farrin, Amanda
Source :: Lancet. 12/21/2013, Vol. 382 Issue 9910, p2069-2076. 8p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: The article presents information an analysis of a structured training programme for caregivers of inpatients after stroke (TRACS). It states that one third of the stroke survivors become disabled for rest of their lives. A training programme titled the London Stroke Carers Training Course for caregivers of such patients is being discussed in the article.

Subjects :: *CAREGIVERS
*STROKE
*CEREBROVASCULAR disease
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*MEDICAL care

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