CASTILON: Care for Stroke in Long term care facilities in the Netherlands (WC2007-071)
Background
Starting date: 01/12/200740% of nursing home residents has stroke as the main cause of dependency. Currently, the care offered to them focuses mainly on physical disabilities, although many of them also suffer from cognitive, emotional and/or behavioural changes, that may result in unmet needs. In addition, they may also need assistance with regard to the planning and decision making concerning their care and (medical) treatment.