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Stroke care specialties:

Neurology ?
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Neurology
A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats stroke and other problems involving the brain and nervous system.
Occupational medicine ?
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Occupational medicine
An occupational therapist will look at your ability to do everyday activities and help you regain as many daily living skills as possible.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation ?
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
A physiatrist, a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, may lead your stroke recovery team.
Physical therapy ?
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Physical therapy
A physical therapist can treat problems with balance, coordination and strength you have after a stroke.
Speech therapy ?
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Speech therapy
A speech-language pathologist can help you regain language skills or teach you other ways to communicate after a stroke.

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Stroke recovery: Hospital discharge planning

You, your family and hospital staff all work on planning for your discharge. This planning begins early during your hospital stay.

Discharge planning is important. You and your family will decide on recovery goals, and hospital staff can give you a list of resources to help aid your recovery.

Possible discharge options include:

  • home without the need for further assistance
  • home with visits from home care staff
  • home and outpatient therapy
  • assisted living apartment our building
  • rehabilitation in a nursing home or other health care facility
  • rehabilitation center
  • nursing home.

 

 

Source: Allina Patient Education, Understanding Stroke: Information about Stroke and Recovery, third edition, ISBN 1-931876-13-4

First published: 02/01/2006
Last updated: 02/01/2006

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts

 

 

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