Crisis intervention with individuals and their families following stroke: A model for psychosocial service during inpatient rehabilitation

Sara Palmer, Thomas A. Glass, Jeffrey B. Palmer, Shyon Loo, Stephen T. Wegener

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Abstract

Reduced length of stays for inpatient rehabilitation challenge psychologists to develop new models of psychosocial service. Crisis intervention is a useful model that can be adapted to meet the needs of stroke patients and their families. The authors describe a 1-session intervention, utilizing crisis intervention and psychoeducational and cognitive behavioral techniques with stroke survivors and primary family caregivers in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. A case study illustrates the process and potential benefits of this approach. The intervention is feasible within the confines of the inpatient setting and well tolerated by participants. A controlled trial is necessary to establish the broad efficacy of this intervention.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)338-343
Number of pages6
JournalRehabilitation Psychology
Volume49
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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