The effects of a stroke differ from person to person, largely depending on the severity of the stroke and how quickly action had been taken. A stroke can be caused by a blood clot in the brain (ischaemic stroke) or bleeding in and/or around the brain (haemorrhagic stroke). The aftercare a person receives is important to ensuring as full a recovery as possible, regaining their independence.
A service user may require access to treatments provided by specialist healthcare professionals, such as:
- Physiotherapy
- Psychologist
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
KASE Care’s team of professionals will liaise with the service user and their families to determine the best course of action as part of the rehabilitation process. The psychological and cognitive effects of suffering a stroke will differ from person to person, ranging from the negligible to the severe, which may require extra care and assistance.
It is common for those who have suffered a stroke to experience feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as bewilderment, anger and frustration amongst others. Our healthcare professionals will regularly check in with the service user if they are experiencing emotional problems. The service user may be recommended Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
