Stroke Rehabilitation: A Collaborative Approach

Strokes are sudden unexpected and can be devastating. There is a continuing need for education about stroke and its management, both in the acute and chronic stages. The benefits of a multidisciplinary team are well understood by those involved in stroke care. Here a group of experienced health care professionals give their own perspective on the problems they encounter daily and the specific skills involved in dealing with these problems. This book highlights the importance of understanding one another's role and treatment concepts to facilitate the interdisciplinary cooperation which is essential if rehabilitation programmes are to be optimally effective.