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Stroke Rehabilitation
The Stroke Rehabilitation Program
Rehabilitation of the patient with a stroke begins during the acute treatment phase. As the patient's condition improves, a more extensive rehabilitation program is often begun.
The outlook for stroke patients today is more hopeful than ever due to advances in both stroke treatment and rehabilitation. Stroke rehabilitation works best when the patient, family, and rehabilitation staff works together as a team. Family members must learn about impairments and disabilities caused by the stroke and how to help the patient achieve optimal function again.
The stroke rehabilitation team
The stroke rehabilitation team revolves around the patient and family, and helps set short- and long-term treatment goals for recovery. Many skilled professionals are part of the rehabilitation team, including any/all of the following:
- Physicians such as a neurologist (a physician who treats conditions of the nervous system such as stroke) and physiatrist (a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation)
- Internists and specialists
- Critical care nurses
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech and language pathologists
- Dietitians
- Social workers and chaplains
- Psychologists, neuropsychologists, and psychiatrists
- Case managers
Stroke Rehabilitation
The stroke rehabilitation team consists of a number of skilled professionals, all focused on setting short and long-term goals for recovery.
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