The Role of the Nurse in Care of Persons With Mild Stroke
Presented by Michelle Camicia
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This course gives learners an overview of mild stroke and the nurse’s role in caring for this patient population. Specific deficits that are common to mild stroke are presented. Participants will learn about risk factors of stroke and how to identify the signs and symptoms of mild stroke. A brief review of the effects of mild stroke on cognition, language, mood, activities of daily living (ADL), and mobility is given, as these conditions relate to rehabilitation of the patient with a mild stroke. Psychosocial, vocational, and family issues that impact rehabilitation outcomes in patients with a mild stroke are discussed.
Meet your instructor
Michelle Camicia
Michelle Camicia is the director of operations for Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center at the Vallejo Medical Center. She is responsible for day-to-day operations of the center as well as outreach, quality, and regulatory oversight. Michelle is a past president of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. She has…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Mild Stroke Etiology and Symptoms
Rehabilitation nurses need to understand the risk factors and etiology of mild stroke and recognize the signs and symptoms of mild stroke. This chapter covers the risk factors, etiology, and signs and symptoms of mild stroke.
2. Common Deficits of Mild Stroke and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation nurses need to recognize the common effects of mild stroke on cognition, language, mood, ADLs, and mobility to develop an appropriate plan of care. This chapter briefly reviews common deficits seen in mild stroke patients and how rehabilitation interventions improve functioning. The sequelae of gaps in necessary rehabilitation care will be explored.
3. Psychosocial, Vocational, and Family Issues Related to Mild Stroke
Mild stroke may have significant psychosocial effects on the stroke survivor and impact the entire family system. Issues such as the impact on the family, psychosocial effects, and the impact of vocational participation are reviewed in relation to rehabilitation outcomes among survivors of mild stroke.
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