Uncovering Treatment Burden as a Key Concept for Stroke Care: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

In a systematic review of qualitative research, Katie Gallacher and colleagues examine the evidence related to treatment burden after stroke from the patient perspective. Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary

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