This module aims to provide an understanding of issues relating to the resumption of normal daily life and activities after a stroke. This module could cover many aspects of a person’s life however we have chosen to deal with four commonly reported areas of difficulty; return to work, sexuality, driving and leisure activities.
The answers to all the test questions are contained within the module. This information may be provided in the ‘Additional Information’ boxes on some of the pages.
Introduction
Module authors Module lead Thérèse Lebedis, Consultant AHP/Occupational Therapist in Stroke, NHS Grampian. Group members Gowri Saravanan, Neurology Specialist Nurse,...
Vocational Rehabilitation: Scenario – Rosemary
Rosemary Duncan is a 47-year old woman who had a stroke 2 months ago and is currently an in-patient on...
Sexual difficulties following stroke: Scenario – Les
What is sexuality? On completion of this case scenario you should have an understanding of: Understanding the nature of sexual...
Driving: Scenario – Flora
Flora Forbes is a 63-year old married woman. She lives with her 75-year old husband. He has progressive Parkinson’s disease....
Leisure: Scenario – Mr McGuire
Introduction Most people will focus their lives around three main areas of daily living including self care, work and family...
Conclusion
Having completed this module you will have learned via the 4 patient scenarios about driving, vocational rehabilitation, leisure, and sexuality....
Module test
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Page last reviewed: 27 Feb 2020
