Stroke care management two day programme

Aims 

This training aims to provide those assessing needs, designing and supporting care plans to support stroke survivors and their carers. It will be delivered over two consecutive days, both days will be full of intensive activity that makes full use of participants' own knowledge and experience.

Delegates will have an understanding of a person's journey from the onset of the stroke to transfer home and beyond. Every aspect of the day will be linked to participants' actual practice.

Objectives

Day 1

  • have an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the brain
  • be clear about what a stroke is and the different types of stroke that might occur
  • know the causes, risks and effects of stroke
  • be aware of the ideal Stroke Care Pathway
  • have knowledge of diagnostic tests and their uses
  • know about the FAST test and its purpose
  • have considered the needs of people who have had strokes
  • be aware of the roles of different professionals and services available
  • have an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of a normal swallow
  • know how having a stroke can impair a person’s ability to swallow
  • know about the different types of Enteral Feeding including PEG and NG including patient care and feeding styles
  • understand the importance of proper professional input
  • be aware of issues around medication and dysphaghia
  • know about positioning and other factors which can assist safer and more comfortable swallowing
  • have considered the need for a balanced diet, dietary needs and oral hygiene
  • have considered the impact of impaired swallowing on quality of life
  • have considered the practical implications for the service given to clients
  • have knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the brain in relation to movement and muscle control
  • know how stroke can affect movement and mobility and assess the implications for helping them to move
  • understand the importance of physiotherapy input to a care plan
  • know about risks of subluxated shoulder and pressure sores
  • understand the impact of physical effects on daily living and quality of life
  • understand the impact of physical effects in relation to psychological and emotional effects
  • have considered practical implications for positioning of clients and other physical assistance offered during daily care
  • be aware of issues around continence problems faced by the service-user


Day 2

  •  have an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the brain in relation to speech
  • have an understanding of the process of language and what problems there might be following a stroke
  • know about the range of communication problems which may be experienced by a person who has had a stroke
  • have considered the personal social implications of experiencing such problems
  • have considered ways of helping people who have aphasia to communicate for their maximum quality of life
  • develop empathy for someone with Aphasia following a stroke through experiential learning
  • have a knowledge of ramps and other strategies that will promote active communication
  • consider the needs of people with aphasia which should be identified in their  assessments and included in care plans
  • ramps and other strategies you will use when carrying out assessments and preparing care plans
  • have practised relevant communication skills
  • know about the sensory and cognitive problems which may be experienced by a person who has had a stroke
  • know about the common psychological effects of stroke
  • have an awareness of the feelings likely to be experienced by somebody who has had a stroke and the feelings of their family and friends
  • have considered appropriate ways to respond to people and relevant ‘helping skills’
  • have considered the needs of the families and friends
  • have considered the issues and concerns of families, recognizing their needs separately to those of the stroke survivor
  • have knowledge of local information and the knowledge to signpost families to the relevant agencies for help and support

 

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