STROKE REHAB Q&A
[Pages:2]STROKE REHABQ&A
Q WHAT IS STROKE REHAB?
Rehabilitation or rehab is designed to help a stroke survivor relearn abilities affected by stroke or make adjustments to improve quality of life. Rehab is key to recovery after stroke.
Q HOW CAN REHAB HELP?
Rehab can help with self-care, mobility, communication, cognitive and social skills.
Q WHERE DOES REHAB HAPPEN?
It can take place at inpatient facilities, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient facilities or at home.
Q DOES INSURANCE COVER REHAB?
Your hospital case manager can help you understand what is covered by your insurance.
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STROKE REHABILITATION PLANNING LIST
Making good decisions begins with asking good questions.
BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF.
You or your loved one survived a stroke. Now it's time for the next step: finding the stroke rehab program that best meets your needs. The questions and information here can help guide you and your family through the rehab decision-making process.
QUESTIONS TO ASK AT THE HOSPITAL
? What types of rehab care will my insurance cover?
? Do you have a stroke rehab program? If so, how many patients are in it?
? How do you assure high-quality care? ? What do you look for in terms of progress
and how often do you evaluate it? ? Where does rehab occur? ? What therapy programs are available? ? What is done to help prevent falls? ? Do you have a program that addresses
balance issues? ? How do you help family caregivers?
QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE DISCHARGE
? What is the cause of the stroke? ? What steps should be taken to identify
the cause and prevent another stroke? ? What is the extent of the stroke damage? ? What areas of the brain have been affected? ? What is the prognosis and expected
course for recovery? ? What types of services are likely to
improve the outcome? ? Does this depend on the areas of the brain
where the stroke caused damage? ? To what extent will one be able to engage
in various rehab activities? ? How would you describe the medical/health
situation and complexity, and what other medical services will be required?
QUESTIONS FOR REHAB PROVIDERS
? Is the rehab facility certified to care for people with a stroke?
? What is the maximum amount of rehab services one can receive?
? How intense will rehab services be? ? What medical services are available?
? What special clinical training do the nurses, social workers and dieticians have?
? How is functional recovery measured, and what outcomes are typical for stroke patients?
QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO ASK
? Will we be involved in patient care plan discussions?
? Will you ask my loved one what he/she wants? ? Will you consider my loved one's wishes
and goals in putting together the rehab program?
"STROKE DOES NOT ERASE US. SURVIVORS ARE STRONGER THAN STROKE."
RACHEL CASTRO, STROKE SURVIVOR Stroke Connection Magazine, October 2017
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