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    A multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation team typically consists of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers. Nurses provide central coordination of care. Physiotherapists and occupational therapists use exercises and adaptations to reduce disability and complications. Speech therapists assess and treat speech impairments. Social workers help identify holistic issues and support patients and families navigating disability.

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    A multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation team typically consists of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers. Nurses provide central coordination of care. Physiotherapists and occupational therapists use exercises and adaptations to reduce disability and complications. Speech therapists assess and treat speech impairments. Social workers help identify holistic issues and support patients and families navigating disability.

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    Multidisciplinary rehabilitation

    06 October 2011 09:00

    Multidisciplinary treatment is the key to the success of a stroke programme A typical multidisciplinary team consists of Nursing: High quality nursing is an essential part of stroke care. Nurses provide a central point of contact for patients and all the staff alike and ensure consistency of care

    Physiotherapy: To reduce disability and complications through exercises and positioning techniques
    Occupational therapist: Provides aids and therapy to improve function and reduce stroke complications through judicious use of adaptations, aids

    Speech Therapists: To assess and provide therapy for victims with speech impairment following stroke
    Swallow therapy: Provide assessments and treatment for stroke victims and help achieve normal swallow through exercises and bedside techniques

    Social worker: Helps identify issues in a holistic viewpoint and supports patients and bystanders during their difficult journey through disability
    Psychology: Helps assessing issues relating to the behavioral aspects of stroke, attitude towards the illness and helps treating the issues which may complicate strokes or delay recovery

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