An Overview of Post-Stroke Care

An Overview of Post-Stroke Care

This course provides an overview of post-stroke care, with a focus on the role of caregivers in the recovery process. It covers critical topics such as understanding stroke, the physical and emotional effects of a stroke, the stages of stroke recovery, and the importance of rehabilitation. It also explores the role of a caregiver in providing physical care, emotional support, and facilitating communication with healthcare professionals. The course aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively care for a stroke survivor.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 6
  • Number of tests: 3
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 162
What you will learn
  • Recognizing the physical and emotional effects of a stroke
  • Understanding the stages of stroke recovery
  • The importance of rehabilitation in stroke recovery
  • The role of a caregiver in post-stroke care
  • The importance of communication in post-stroke care

Lessons

    • Introduction to StrokeIntroduction to Stroke
    • 4 mins
    • Physical and Emotional Effects of a StrokePhysical and Emotional Effects of a Stroke
    • 4 mins
    • Stages of Stroke RecoveryStages of Stroke Recovery
    • 8 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Role of Rehabilitation in Stroke RecoveryRole of Rehabilitation in Stroke Recovery
    • 6 mins
    • Role of a Caregiver in Post-Stroke CareRole of a Caregiver in Post-Stroke Care
    • 6 mins
    • Importance of Communication in Post-Stroke CareImportance of Communication in Post-Stroke Care
    • 7 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Exam- An Overview of Post-Stroke Care Exam- An Overview of Post-Stroke Care
    • 15 mins

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