This interpretive ethnographic study involved a purposive sample of 10 cases, with each ‘case’ comprising a patient, their closest relative and the nurses who provided their care. Data were constructed through participant observation, interviews and document review. Analysis revealed that the relationships built and sustained between nurses, patients and relatives are central to creating a positive culture of caring, which promotes emotional wellbeing and aids recovery in stroke rehabilitation. The importance of this culture should be more fully acknowledged, both within nursing and the wider multiprofessional rehabilitation team.
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