Addressing the Rising Burden of Stroke | Day 4: Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke Rehabilitation

Expanding on previous concepts, this module addresses advanced topics in stroke rehabilitation such as mobility exercises, managing complications, and community reintegration. It highlights the role of support organizations and the importance of vocational rehabilitation, while also discussing surveillance strategies for stroke monitoring and registry approaches.

• Day Opening – Rita Melifonwu

• Motor functions and Mobility Exercise and Fitness – Anne Kumerenzi

• Bladder and Bowel function – TBC

• Other stroke complications: post stroke pain, hemianopia, post stroke dementia, cultural and taith issues – Ikenna Onwuekwe

• Life after stroke in the community – Sarah Belson

• Community and Social Life Education and Vocation, Return to work, Role of stroke support organizations – Peace Chukwuma

• Surveillance of stroke – Mangai Malau

• WHO Stepwise approach Stroke Registry – NCD Desk, FMOH

• Closing : SKILLS LEARNING and SIMULATIONS BRIEFING – Rita Melifonwu