Managing Transitions of Care Following Stroke

The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations has released a 2016 Guidelines update for Managing Transitions of Care Following Stroke.  The focus of these recommendations is on support, education and skills training for patients, families and caregivers; effective discharge planning; interprofessional communication; adaptation in resuming activitites of daily living; and transition to long-term care.  You can find the full recommendations in the International Journal of Stroke.International Journal of Stroke