On the receiving end

Article Abstract:

A 31-year-old nurse suffered a stroke and was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). As a nurse working on an ICU she was familiar with the treatment, but did not find it any easier to accept. A second stroke removed her ability to speak and left her in a state of confusion. She suffered much frustration as she had to fit in with the ward's timetable, and began speech therapy and physiotherapy. Information on the progress of her recovery is included.

Personal narratives, Services, Stroke patients, Intensive care units

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Communication difficulties. (stroke)

Article Abstract:

Patients with severe stroke can be left with physical, mental and behavioural disabilities. Speech can be affected to become slurred known as dysarthia, or the patient's ability to speak and understand speech, known as dysphasia. Some patients with stroke place more importance on regaining communication abilities that physical abilities.

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Specialist unit improves outcome after acute stroke

Article Abstract:

Stroke patients cared for in specialist stroke units are less likely to die or need institutional care compared to those cared for in general medical wards. The acute stroke unit at King's Healthcare Trust in London was established to improve the early management of stroke and its work is evaluated one year after its creation.

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