National Stroke Association: Nurse Module E, Patient and Care Partner Education



Description:
Providing care throughout the continuum of care for stroke patients includes identifying a patient’s risk factors, goals, needs and abilities. Education is key for both patients and care partners. The patient may not be able to receive or understand information, so communication with the families is essential. The ultimate goals are to return the stroke patient to the most optimal level of living, and to integrate the patient back into the community.

Learning objectives:
- Identify primary prevention strategies
- Identify secondary prevention strategies and modifiable risk factors
- List goals of recovery and integration
- Evaluate readiness to learn
- Describe patient education techniques

NOTE:
Stroke Center Network members receive free and discounted access to this module. If you are affiliated with a Stroke Center Network member organization, please contact your stroke center coordinator for an access code before logging on and registering to access this module. If you are unsure whether or not your organization is a member, or if you would like information about how your organization can become a member, please send an email to scn@stroke.org

This program is brought to you by educational grants from Genentech, Inc. and PDL BioPharma, Inc.

Author(s):
Louise Jenkins, RN, BAS
Stroke Center Coordinator
Southwest Medical Center
Vancouver, WA

Clinical Reviewers:
Diedre Wentworth, RN, MSN
Manager, Neuroscience
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA

Robert Djergaian, MD
Director, Rehabilitation Services
Southwest Washington Medical Center
Vancouver, WA

Disclaimer:
The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of National Stroke Association.

Target Audience:
Nurses and others involved in the care of stroke patients.

Length: 1.5 hours

Credit Type(s): 0.15 CEU, 1.5 Contact Hours

Cost: $20.00