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Rehabilitation of the patient after cerebrovascular accident
Author(s) -
WERTSCH JACQUELINE J.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1984.tb00359.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dysarthria , apraxia , dysphagia , aphasia , paralysis , rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , audiology , psychiatry , surgery
Summary After a CVA, frequent and obvious deficits include paralysis of an arm or leg. However, there are other possible losses that are not immediately apparent. These include losses in communication (aphasia, dysarthria, and oral motor apraxia), the ability to orally ingest (dysphagia), and to carry out activities. Unless the specific deficit is recognized, the patient may be inappropriately labeled as senile or uncooperative. The central nervous system is an exceptionally complex control area. The more specific the diagnosis, the better the practitioner can understand the prognosis and prescribe appropriate therapy.