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Helping the Young Stroke Victim
Author(s) -
Leiner Deborah
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1985.tb04143.x
Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , rehabilitation , psychology , young adult , medicine , medical emergency , physical therapy , gerontology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Cerebrovascular accidents, or strokes, are a major source of disability; some 500,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. Though the number of young stroke victims is small, the cost in medical expenses and human suffering can be staggering. Causes of stroke are explained and information concerning survival rates, recovery, and rehabilitation is presented. Contributions to the integration and acceptance of the young stroke survivor by administrators, counselors, students, teachers, and school nurses are examined.