caregiver for stroke patient
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Introduction
Caregiver training, including hands-on training in lifting & other assistive techniques:
- reduces cost $18,000 vs $24,600 in 1st year
- reduces caregiver stress
- improves quality of life for patients
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References
- ↑ Journal Watch 24(13):104, 2004 Patel A, Knapp M, Evans A, Perez I, Kalra L. Training care givers of stroke patients: economic evaluation. BMJ. 2004 May 8;328(7448):1102. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15130978
Patel A et al http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/328/7448/1102 - ↑ Kalra L, Evans A, Perez I, Melbourn A, Patel A, Knapp M, Donaldson N. Training carers of stroke patients: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2004 May 8;328(7448):1099. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15130977
Kalra L et al http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/328/7448/1099