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An overview of communication, movement and perception difficulties after stroke

Author: Joanna Dark, Ruth Sander

Duration: 2 hours Last updated: 2022 Quality Assurance: Peer-reviewed Level: Qualified nurses, Students Language: English

Course description

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of communication, movement and perception problems that may persist after a stroke. It considers the effect of these on people and their families, and some of the strategies nurses can use to help them cope with persisting disabilities.

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Learning aims and intended outcomes

  • Discuss the difference between Broca's and Wernicke's aphasia
  • Consider the effect of these and other communication difficulties
  • Discuss possible effects of apraxia
  • Discuss visual problems including agnosia, hemianopia and hemispatial neglect
  • Recognise the effect of fatigue and depression on ability to cope with long-term disabilities
  • Outline ways that nurses can help people cope with long-term impairments

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What is a stroke?
  • Communication
  • Apraxia
  • Visual problems
  • Fatigue and depression
  • Conclusions

Authors

JD
Joanna Dark
Speech and language therapy student, University College, London.
RS
Ruth Sander
Independent consultant in care of the older person.

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Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What is a stroke?
  • Communication
  • Apraxia
  • Visual problems
  • Fatigue and depression
  • Conclusions

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