Changing what we do

It is not every day that readers come upon an article that leads them to change the way they do things. Research cautions us that reading papers rarely leads to changes in behavior. Undeterred by such warnings, we offer several candidates for your consideration in this issue.

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. About four million Americans are living with the effects of a stroke. Millions of family members are caring for these patients at home, comprising a huge …