Role of caregiver factors in outpatient medical follow-up post-stroke: observational study in Singapore

Role of caregiver factors in outpatient medical follow-up post-stroke: observational study in Singapore

Abstract Background Outpatient medical follow-up post-stroke is not only crucial for secondary prevention but is also associated with a reduced risk of rehospitalization. However, being voluntary and non-urgent, it is potentially determined by both healthcare needs and the socio-demographic context...

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Main Authors: Shilpa Tyagi, Gerald Choon-Huat Koh, Nan Luo, Kelvin Bryan Tan, Helen Hoenig, David B. Matchar, Joanne Yoong, Angelique Chan, Kim En Lee, N. Venketasubramanian, Edward Menon, Kin Ming Chan, Deidre Anne De Silva, Philip Yap, Boon Yeow Tan, Effie Chew, Sherry H. Young, Yee Sien Ng, Tian Ming Tu, Yan Hoon Ang, Keng He Kong, Rajinder Singh, Reshma A. Merchant, Hui Meng Chang, Tseng Tsai Yeo, Chou Ning, Angela Cheong, Yu Li Ng, Chuen Seng Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Primary care
Caregivers
Stroke
Healthcare utilization
Family caregivers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01405-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01405-z

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