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Promoting rehabilitation for stroke survivors - Coggle Diagram
Promoting rehabilitation for stroke survivors
Secondary Prevention
Risk factor modification
Inactivity
Dietary factors
Low fat
Because fat will clog blood vessels.
Smoking
Smoking can cause blood vessels to rupture easily.
Obesity
BMI > 22.9 kg/m2
Excess alcohol intake
Because this expand the blood vessels, causing higher blood pressure may cause blood vessels to rupture
It could reduce the incidence of recurrent vascular events by 80%
Dietery modification
choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you prevent stroke. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating foods low in saturated fats
Exercise
can help you control other things that put you at risk, such as obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Antithrombotic
Clopidogrel
Antihypertensive
Are effective in reducing stroke risk,even in people who dont have an elevated BP or an lipid profile
Statin therapy
It can reduce in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD)
Life after stroke
Know your medication
Know the prescribed medication and side effect
Clarify with the doctor if you are unsure
Watch out for any symtoms of side effect
Get moving
Physical therapy can help them regain strength to start moving and walking again
Accompany your loved one to their physio session or a short walk
Think positive,Be happy
Look for sign of depression.
Consult a doctor if it’s difficult to provide emotional support.
Self-care
Avoid caregiver burnout.
Eat right, exercise, and do things you enjoy.
The multidisciplinary team
Nurse
promoting recovery
preventing complications
positioning for therapeutic benefit
breathing and leg exercises
promoting and managing continence
physiotherapist
plan of physical interventions to prevent
complications
teach patients to regain balance and the use of affected limbs.
speech and language therapists assist
swallowing and communication,
while medical treatments.
Role of care
facilitator
provider
manager
occupational therapist
independence in activities of daily living
Psychological Care
How to care for a patient with psychological problems.
Psychotherapy
Positive psychology
Mindfulness
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Guidelines for treat the patient psychologically by caregivers
Listen to the patient’s thoughts and make sure the patient is supported by you no matter what.
Encourage communication between your loved one and other stroke survivors.
Promote creative or stimulating activity.
Spend some time in the community.
Psychological problems following stroke may include depression, anxiety, emotionalism and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Diving after stroke
The Stroke Driver’s Screening Assessment (SDSA)
is a cognitive screening test for drivers
Diving increases independence and opportunities
to participate in work and activities
They are not allowed to drive for one month after stroke but may resume once their clinical recovery is satisfactory.
Get enough sleep !!!
Returning to work
Role in nursing
Identify issues
comprehensive screening.
assistance with benefits and employee counsel
Nurses should also be aware of and signpost stroke survivors to other services.
follow-up by rehabilitation services.