Perceived Needs of Stroke Survivors from Non-English-Speaking Backgrounds and Their Family Carers

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss current findings in the research literature on the experiences and needs of stroke survivors and their family carers and to provide suggestions for future research. Based on this critical review, knowledge gaps and issues in stroke management in the community indicate that the needs of people surviving a stroke, particularly people from non-English speaking backgrounds, are not being adequately met by community-based health services. There is a critical need for changes in practices to meet the needs of this specific population.

Keywords:

• ethnic groups
• family caregivers
• health information
• health services
• rehabilitation
• stroke