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According to the CDC, \u201cmore than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year.” \u201cStrokes are known to reduce mobility in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and older.\u201d This long-term disability creates a decline in function, independence, and well-being for those impacted by stroke. As rehabilitation professionals, it is likely we will encounter a patient status-post a stroke along our career, regardless of our chosen area of practice. Understanding the rehabilitation services available across the continuum of care can help us to optimize patient recovery as well as connect patients to services to enhance their rehab journey.<\/p>\n
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So where might we interact with a patient after a stroke?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n During a patient\u2019s stroke recovery, their stops along the continuum of care may not follow the traditional path or could encounter some speed bumps. These roadblocks can be related to:<\/p>\n We cannot deny the continuum of care is offering reduced access to traditional services, which can create a challenge in providing clinical care. However, this also creates an amazing opportunity to redefine our clinical paths! What are the pain points in your current area of practice? Where do your patients need a little extra love? And how can YOU fill this void?<\/p>\n I encourage you to think differently and embrace the opportunity. You may be the one with the next solution to help optimize care for our patients after a stroke! Some ideas to get you thinking about non-traditional practice:<\/p>\n Regardless of where we work along the continuum of care, we are all part of the team helping to improve the patient\u2019s life and outcomes post-stroke. So high five to you all! Thank you for what you do! If I can ever be of service to you on your journey, I would love to connect by emailing katie.oshea@therapyedgeconsulting.com<\/a> or https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drkatieo.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Explore online continuing education courses from Katie below:<\/p>\n Stroke Rehab in the Home and Outpatient Settings<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Stroke Rehab in the Acute Care Setting<\/a> Stroke Rehab in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Effective Rehabilitation and Discharge Across the Continuum of Care<\/a> Building Patient Rapport and Compliance<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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