What can you teach a stroke patient?
What can you teach a stroke patient?
Lack of exercise and physical inactivity increases the risk for stroke. Gradually build up to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking or bicycling, at least five days a week.
Why is stroke education important?
Nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke each year, with about three in four being first-time strokes. Strokes are also the leading cause of long-term disability and the leading preventable cause of disability.
What is the best way to communicate with a stroke patient?
When communicating with a stroke survivor who has communication problems (aphasia), it is helpful to:
- Be patient.
- Eliminate distractions.
- Keep the questions simple, so that the survivor may reply using yes or no.
- Keep commands and directions simple.
- Speak in a normal voice at normal loudness.
Where do you find the patient education materials for stroke?
The following websites include patient-friendly links and resources about stroke:
- American Stroke Association (ASA): About Stroke. ASA Resources in Spanish: Recursos en Español.
- National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Stroke.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Stroke Information Page.
What teaching would be indicated to prevent another stroke?
Managing blood pressure levels, reducing or quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and regular physical activity will reduce the risk of a second stroke, along with managing conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.
How do you explain a stroke to a patient?
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.
Why is effective stroke care important in the management of stroke?
Effective treatment of stroke can prevent long-term disability and save lives. The specific treatments recommended depend on whether a stroke is caused by: a blood clot blocking the flow of blood to the brain (ischaemic stroke) bleeding in or around the brain (haemorrhagic stroke)
What is speech therapy for stroke?
Speech Therapy Services for Stroke Patients After a stroke or brain injury, the brain is not working as well as it used to; this includes understanding and using language. The speech therapist helps stroke patients deal with these issues by identifying their difficulties and providing appropriate speech therapy.
How does stroke affect communication?
After a stroke, you may have difficulty speaking. It may also be difficult to understand others when they speak or gesture to you. Reading and writing may be difficult. Your speech pathologist will work with you to develop a rehabilitation program.
What should stroke patients avoid?
Limit foods high in saturated fat such as biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips, crisps and other savoury snacks. Limit foods which contain mostly saturated fats such as butter, cream, cooking margarine, coconut oil and palm oil.
