Developing a stroke-vision care pathway: a consensus study

Rowe, FJ ORCID: 0000-0001-9210-9131, Hepworth, LR ORCID: 0000-0001-8542-9815, Howard, C ORCID: 0000-0002-2806-9144, Hanna, KL ORCID: 0000-0001-7357-7749 and Helliwell, B (2022) Developing a stroke-vision care pathway: a consensus study Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (3). pp. 487-495. ISSN 0963-8288, 1464-5165

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Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to develop a stroke-vision care pathway for stroke survivors with visual impairment. Methods: A literature review searched key electronic bibliographic databases for care pathways related to stroke/vision. Two focus group meetings using semi-structured/nominal group technique reached consensus on items relevant for inclusion in a stroke-vision care pathway. Following the development of the pathway, we obtained feedback through consultation with patient and professional groups. Results: The literature review identified two care pathways relevant to acute stroke and generic vision disorders. Outputs from focus groups related to how stroke survivors present with vision problems; the time points at which stroke survivors present with vision symptoms; the relevance of different types of visual condition to different vision services; the importance of support services supplementary to hospital services and; the importance of key resources to promote awareness of vision problems in stroke survivors. Refinement of the pathway considered time duration from stroke onset, reporting of symptoms to services, and signposting/referrals required dependent on visual condition type. Conclusions: This new stroke-vision care pathway is a process pathway describing potential options for stroke survivors with visual impairment to access health care and obtain appropriate referral(s) to vision services relevant to their specific vision problem(s).IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Visual impairment is a common consequence of stroke. It is imperative that those who care for stroke survivors are aware of the visual consequences of stroke and make the appropriate referrals for vision and support services. The stroke-vision care pathway is a process pathway that describes the potential options for stroke survivors with visual impairment to access health care and obtain the appropriate referral(s) to vision services relevant to their specific vision problem(s). The stroke-vision care pathway is available (free to download) from the VISION research unit (www.vision-research.co.uk) website and available as supplemental information with this publication.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Care pathway, stroke, vision, service provision, referral, detection
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2020 10:36
Last Modified:	23 Jan 2026 02:42
DOI:	10.1080/09638288.2020.1768302
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3089559
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