Misperceptions of comprehension difficulties of stroke patients by doctors, nurses and relatives.
AUTOR(ES)
McClenahan, R
RESUMO
Doctors, nurses and relatives involved with 30 recently aphasic stroke patients were asked to predict how the patient would perform on a comprehension test. Results show that not only do doctors, nurses and relatives underestimate the receptive disability of these patients, but they also illustrate a lack of agreement between health professionals. Implications for management are considered.