Addressing the Rising Burden of Stroke | Day 3: Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke Rehabilitation

This module delves into stroke rehabilitation, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to recovery. Key topics include the roles of healthcare professionals, assessment scales for daily living activities, and managing cognitive and speech-related challenges following a stroke. Participants will explore evidence-based practices and the importance of advocacy and support in the rehabilitation process.

Duration: 3,5 hours

• Stroke rehabilitation and recovery: MDT approach – Kola Wahab

• Physiotherapist role – Bukola Olaleye

• Nurses’ role in stroke rehabilitation, advocacy and support – Rita Melifonwu

• Carer’s role in acute, rehab and community stroke care – Emmie Malawezie

• ADL, IADL and Rehabilitation assessment scales – Jackie Bosch

• Mental/cognitive functions – Ogugua Osi-Ogbu

• Speech, language and communication after stroke. Dysphagia management – Lyn Turkstra

• Evidence based practice in stroke rehabilitation: Using PICO – Peter Langohme