Any health and social care practitioner working in an environment where Stroke patients are cared for

Edwards S (1996) Neurological Physiotherapy: a problem solving approach, London, Churchill Livingstone
Schumway-Cook A & Hines Woolacott MH (2001) Motor Control: Theory and Practical Applications, London, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Stokes, M. ( 2004)(2nd Ed) Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation. Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia
Warlow et al (2008) Stroke: Practical Management (3rd Ed) Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

Working within a practice area where patients/clients suffering from stroke are cared for.
Practice mentor
Internet
Library services
Blackboard

Contact Hours: (48)
28 hours Lead Lectures
4 hours Competency feedback
3.5 hours Workshop
3.5 hours Groupwork
6 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
28 hours Clinical visits
4 hours Profile preparation

This interactive module will introduce students to knowledge and skills to enable them to manage programmes of care for individuals suffering from a stroke in the rehabilitation phase. The content will explore the concept of rehabilitation, multidisciplinary goal planning, and interdisciplinary working in relation to stroke rehabilitation. Neuroanatomy, perception and cognition issues in stroke, theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis, positioning and handling of patients in the rehabilitation phase of stroke. Communicating with the Dysphasic patient, and managing patients with long term dysphagia in both the rehabilitation hospital setting and in the community. The psychological aspects of stroke care both in the rehabilitation phase, and in the community. Promotion of continence and an exploration of the myths and realities around sex after stroke. Expert patient perspective of `living well' with stroke. Introduction to the wider support networks available within the community.

A reflective case study - 3000 words (addresses all LO's) 100%
Profile of competencies (addresses LO's 2 and 4) 0% Pass/Fail

Both elements of assessment must be passed.

Further assessment detail:
A reflective essay which critically analyses, evaluates and reflects on a care issue(s) from your own practice, in relation to specific clinical practice development, including reference to appropriate NSF¿s and policy guidance, making recommendations for the development of stroke rehabilitation care in your area of practice.

The Profile of Competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level of competence top be achieved is Internalisation within the Experiential Taxonomy.

Formative feedback:
Questionnaire, student workshop, tutorials.