J Clin Nurs . 2014 May. Nursing practice in stroke rehabilitation

Through a systematic analysis of qualitative research, this paper identifies a significant gap in the active participation of nurses within the stroke recovery process. The authors argue that while nurses are constantly present, their rehabilitative potential is often sidelined by time constraints, staffing issues, and a clinical focus on basic physical monitoring. To address this, the study proposes a new explanatory framework designed to better integrate specialized therapeutic skills into daily nursing routines. Ultimately, the text serves as a call to action to redefine the nursing role, suggesting that empowering these professionals to lead rehabilitation efforts could dramatically improve long-term patient outcomes.