Positive progress

Article Abstract:

Stroke victims derive considerable benefits from rehabilitation units, which offer physiotherapy and speech therapy. Patients are taught how to handle daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and using the toilet. Most stroke patients suffer a loss of speech which can be frustrating, but speech therapy is employed to increase the patient's communication skills. The units offer aftercare support to both patient and family, with most patients attending physiotherapy and speech therapy outpatient clinics. Information is given on the case of a 75-year-old stroke victim.

Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Hospitals, Physical therapists, Speech therapists, Hospital rehabilitation services

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Piloting stroke rehabilitation in a community hospital

Article Abstract:

A pilot scheme that allows the early discharge of patients following stroke from the local acute NHS trust hospital to a community hospital is described. A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, admission criteria were set and staff was given training in stroke rehabilitation.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Community health nursing

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Dear nurse

Article Abstract:

A woman's letter to the staff of the hospital ward where her husband was treated following a stroke is presented. She emphasizes that nursing staff generally did not seem him as a person and failed to try to communicate with him.

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