Introduction and Learning Points
Introduction
This activity looks into the knowledge and skills required by health and social care staff to understand the effect that loss or changes in feeling (sensation) may have on a person following stroke.
NB: Information within this module has been through full review and updated February 2022.
Learning points:
- Describe the effects of loss or changes in feeling on the face, arm and leg following stroke
- Outline how/why the loss or changes in feeling following stroke may be detrimental to the individual
- Identify ways of protecting the individual from injury due to loss or changes in feeling following stroke
Page last reviewed: 02 Feb 2022
