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Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 4. Community Integration
Author(s) -
Edgley Steven R.,
Lew Henry L.,
Moroz Alex,
Chae John,
Lombard Lisa A.,
Reddy Cara Camiolo
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2009.01.022
Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , medicine , rehabilitation , community integration , physical medicine and rehabilitation , hypertonia , physical therapy , vignette , psychiatry , psychology , mechanical engineering , social psychology , engineering
Objective This self‐directed learning module highlights common rehabilitation issues in stroke survivors with chronic impairments with emphasis on community integration. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self‐Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on management of shoulder pain, management of hypertonia, secondary stroke prevention, vocational reintegration including strategies for return to driving, and treatment of sexual dysfunction following stroke. The goal of this article is to improve the learner's ability to implement community integration strategies after a stroke.