Stroke: Clinical Manifestations and Special Considerations is proudly presented to you by National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Thank you. We hope that you enjoy your course.
Too often, health care professionals lump all patients who have suffered a CVA into a single category based on a diagnosis like “stroke.” Or they simply refer to the side of the body, such as “left hemiplegic,” on which the motor skills have been affected. In doing so, they often generalize rehabilitative techniques as well, which can hurt recovery and even lead to unnecessary risks and complications. Avoid these pitfalls by attending this session. It will present common clinical manifestations of stroke based on the affected region of the brain, discuss the implications for treatment strategies, and go over considerations for care and safety when interacting with patients.
Category: Clinical
Audiences: Home Health, Hospice, Nurses, Therapists
Objective 1: Identify location of stroke based on clinical manifestations and vice versa
Objective 2: Name special considerations to guide patient care based on a stroke’s location
Objective 3: Apply specific treatment strategies based on clinical manifestations
Instructor:
Matthew D. Hansen, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Harmony Home Health & Hospice; North Salt Lake, Utah