Psychosocial issues associated with stroke
Psychosocial issues associated with stroke

Summary/Abstract: A stroke is a sudden and often traumatic major life event and often results in life‐changing consequences with which affected people must cope. Stroke is a common cause of disability in adults and more than one-third of people who survive a stroke will have severe disability.1 A person may never look at themselves or their life in the same manner. The person may no longer be able to do many of the things that they felt defined them, gave their life meaning, or brought them enjoyment. The initial post-stroke focus is often on physical impairments such as hemiplegia or language problems such as aphasia, but over time the stress and burden of the situation often takes a toll on the individual’s mood and caregivers.

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