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Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
Published on: January 15, 2017
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Stroke survivors often experience vision problems, impacting daily life and increasing fall risks. Early screening for these visual impairments in rehabilitation settings may improve outcomes and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- An estimated 150,000 individuals in the UK experience a stroke annually.
- Stroke-related visual impairments are linked to reduced daily activities and increased fall incidence.
- A significant portion of stroke survivors require rehabilitation due to disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight stroke-related eye conditions and vision assessment.
- To discuss advances in rehabilitation for stroke patients with visual impairments.
- To emphasize the potential benefits of formal visual screening in stroke rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- The abstract discusses a conference focused on stroke-related eye conditions.
- It reviews the incidence and outcomes of stroke in the UK.
- It examines the association between visual problems and functional limitations post-stroke.
Main Results:
- Approximately one-third of stroke survivors die within ten days.
- Another third may recover within a month.
- A third are left with disabilities requiring rehabilitation, often including visual deficits.
Conclusions:
- Visual problems are common after stroke and affect daily functioning.
- Many visual issues are correctable or improve with treatment.
- Formal screening for visual problems in stroke rehabilitation settings is potentially beneficial.
Abstract:
The Stroke Association together with the Royal National Institute of the Blind is holding a one-day conference on Monday 3rd March in Devon on stroke related eye conditions, assessment of vision, and advances in rehabilitation. Each year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke ( page 14 ). Of these, about a third is likely to die in the first ten days, a third is likely to make a recovery in one month and a third is likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation. Sight problems in stroke are associated with reduced activities of daily living and with falls. Because many visual problems are easily corrected or improve with intervention, formal screening for visual problems in stroke patients in a rehabilitation setting may be beneficial. Conference details are available on 0117 935 7750 or Rnibsouthwest@rnib.org.uk.
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