http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1586/14737175.2014.968130
- DOI:
- 10.1586/14737175.2014.968130
pages 1307-1314
- Published online: 21 Oct 2014
Abstract
Stroke
is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
Initiatives to decrease the burden of stroke have largely focused on
prevention and acute care strategies. Despite considerable resources and
attention, the focus on prevention and acute care has not been
successful in changing the clinical trajectory for the majority of
stroke patients. While efforts to prevent strokes will continue to have
an impact, the total burden of stroke will increase due to the aging
population and decreased mortality rates. There is strong evidence for
the effectiveness of rehabilitation in better managing stroke and its
related disabilities. The time has come to shift the attention in stroke
care and research from prevention and cure to a greater focus and
investment in the rehabilitation and quality of life of stroke
survivors. The rebalancing of stroke care and research initiatives
requires a reinvestment in rehabilitation and community reintegration of
stroke survivors.
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