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Post-Stroke Management and Care

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About one-third of people who have experienced a stroke are living with a disability that affects their daily life. It’s important that you know how to appropriately care for clients who have experienced a stroke, as they have complex and diverse care needs.

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Over 445,087 Australians are currently living with the effects of stroke. These people may experience a variety of physical and psychological problems, including motor function impairment, memory and cognitive issues and difficulties with language and speech.

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Megan Griffin
18 Jan 2021
great quick read
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Michelle Lawrence
30 Sep 2020
Very informative reading.
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Melinda Kumar
16 Jan 2023
Enrolled Nurse
very informative and excellent resource
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Lakvinder SINGH
22 Mar 2021
Succinct reading with great references and readings.
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Leanne Simeone
01 Oct 2020
Imformative
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Marisa Morrison
22 Sep 2023
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
very thorough. I now know what to do when a patient or client has a stroke.
MO
Maddison O'Dwyer
14 Feb 2021
great information but it taked longer to read than 4 minutes, Closer to 8-10.
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Jennifer Brown
30 May 2022
Registered Nurse
short but very relevant article which also included thinking about skin and pressure care due to a decrease in the patients mobility and able to care for themselves
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Benjamin Stansfield
28 Sep 2020
Very useful.
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Nagwa Elias
20 Sep 2023
Pharmacist
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