Healthcare Provider Rehabilitation Resources
New Video Series for Health Care Providers - Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation
In the summer of 2016, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released the Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, the 8th guideline in a series of a full complement in the stroke guideline portfolio.
- This guideline was written by an interdisciplinary writing group approaching post-stroke rehabilitation as what might be seen in the real world of post-stroke neurological deficits.
- This guideline provides a synopsis of the best evidence and clinical practices in post-stroke rehabilitation.
The materials below are pulled from the guidelines and design to help healthcare professionals expand their knowledge base and properly address the rehabilitation needs of the stroke patient.
- 2016 Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (Article)
- Stroke Rehab Guidelines: Top Ten Things to Know (PDF)
Webinars
- 2018 Webinar: Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Webinar Tailoring Care to Patients' Needs and Improving Transitions in Care (PPT) | (Video)
- 2017 Webinar: Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: Moving From Paper to Practice | Professional Education Deck ( PPT) | (Video)
Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Audiocast Series
Our five-part series explores in more detail the key recommendations from the American Stroke Association guidelines for adult stroke rehabilitation and recovery. Hear directly from industry experts their guidance on how to better manage rehabilitation and recovery for stroke patients.
Adult Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Key Recommendations
Additional Provider Focused Rehabilitation Materials
Patient Focused Rehabilitation Materials
- Guía La vida después de un ataque o derrame cerebral (PDF)
- ESPERANZA: Una guía para la recuperación después de un ataque o derrame cerebral (PDF)
- Afasia: Superar los obstáculos a la comunicación
- Guía para tomar decisiones sobre la rehabilitación (PDF)
- Daily Home Care Guide (PDF)
- Guía de atención diaria domiciliaria editable (PDF)
- Hablemos sobre los ataques o derrames cerebrales: Estilo de vida y reducción de riesgos
- Join the Support Network (PDF)
- Cómo aprovechar al máximo la rehabilitación (video)
- Let's Talk About Changes Caused by Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Complications After Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Emotional Changes After Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Feeling Tired After Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Driving After A Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Living at Home Post Stroke (PDF)
- Let's Talk About Stroke and Aphasia (PDF)
- Hablemos sobre los ataques o derrames cerebrales y la rehabilitación (PDF)
- Consejos prácticos sobre cómo encontrar tiempo para el cuidado personal (PDF)
- Stroke Discharge Checklist for Patients and Caregivers (PDF)
- Recomendaciones para la rehabilitación luego de un ataque o derrame cerebral (PDF)
- Lista de planificación para la rehabilitación luego de un ataque o derrame cerebral (PDF)
- Lista de planificación de rehabilitation después de sufrir un ataque cerebral (PDF)
- What to Expect from Stroke Rehab Infographic
- Guía Tomar decisiones sobre la rehabilitación (PDF)
