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.

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