Stroke Rehabilitation

Follow the links below to find information about rehabilitation practices and services available for victims of stroke.

Reviewed October 2011

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Systematic Reviews on Stroke Rehabilitation

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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation interventions.

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Title:   Stroke - the after effects
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A stroke is caused by either the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel within the brain or a rupture of a blood vessel surrounding the brain. A person who suffers from a small stroke may recover, while a larger stroke can lead to permanent disabilities. Many survivors also have emotional changes after a stroke.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Clinical guidelines for stroke management 2010
Publisher:   National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:   This guideline reflects the need for acute and post acute services to provide seamless care to those affected by stroke and their families.
Title:   Stroke: signs, symptoms and treatment - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA, or cerebral vascular accident) occurs when a part of the brain is damaged or destroyed because it is deprived of blood, and therefore oxygen.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Stroke: can it be cured? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There is no known drug which can eliminate the possibility of a stroke or offer a guaranteed cure.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   How we manage stroke in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report presents a comprehensive picture of the impact of stroke on patient, their carers, the heath system and aged care services. It brings together the latest Australian data on the various phases of the management of people with stroke across the continuum of care.
Date:   Feb 2006
Title:   Secondary prevention and rehabilitation after coronary events or stroke
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This paper identifies gaps and deficiencies in our knowledge in relation to secondary prevention and rehabilitation after coronary heart disease and stroke.
Date:   Sep 2003

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