Stroke Care
ü Primary prevention – directed to prevent the initial occurrence of stroke.
ü Secondary prevention – aimed to reduce the risk of a recurrent vascular event in one who have already experienced a stroke.
ü For acute stroke case, provide continuity of care at home after discharge from acute hospital :-
Ø Inter-professional team – Nurse, Allied Health Professionals, Chinese Medicine Practitioner,
Ø Medical cares:- medication, wound care, acupuncture treatment, physiotherapy treatment,
Ø General personal cares:- body cleanliness, dietary care,
Ø Psychosocial cares -
ü For chronic stroke case, provide:-
Ø Recommendation on healthy lifestyle, diet control, level and types of activity, ideal body weight, smoking and alcohol intake,
Ø Management of other medical conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes.
ü Health assessment of client and families, recommend appropriate diagnostic testing and provide education.