The knowledge nurses need to educate patients about stroke.

Abstract

Ensuring that patients and clients receive the information they need and/or want, in a form that is comprehensible, is a major part of the nurse's role. This role has expanded in recent years, and many wards and units have prepared information booklets that answer some of the more frequently asked questions about particular conditions. However, many of these cannot be used outside a small area, because the information contained is too specific. This article launches a new series presenting up-to-date material that complements existing information booklets and packs or which may be used to start them. An example is given, using cerebrovascular accident, to demonstrate the format.