RESEARCH ARTICLE

A process evaluation of a s care model for stroke patie ie psycho-emotional deficits or problems with daily activities Previous studies have evaluated different long-term Fens et al. BMC Nursing (2015) 14:3 DOI 10.1186/s12912-014-0052-8therapy proved more effective in terms of quality of life.Netherlands Full list of author information is available at the end of the articleand social participation [1-3], which are often persistent. Their caregivers are also affected by the consequences of stroke and often experience psychological and emotional problems [4,5]. Stroke patients as well as their caregivers have a need for long-term care [6], but this long-term care care models for stroke patients, but only a few have shown significant favourable effects [7,8]. Allen and colleagues (2002) evaluated a standardised assessment for stroke patients one month after being discharged home, followed by an individual care plan developed by a multidisciplinary team [7]. They found that quality of life had improved after three months. Another study compared the effect of an intensive face-to-face therapy with that of a less intensive face-to-face therapy for patients living at home after hospitalisation, both of which were provided by a multidisciplinary team [8]. The intensiv