EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with D’Youville University students, Devin Jones, Brittany Sockwell and their professor, Tracy Bentley-Root about the psychosocial aspects stroke survivors experience. We covered:

• Stroke statistics
• Lack of awareness around how stroke impacts survivors' mental health
• Pre and post stroke anxiety and depression
• Clinician and Care Provider self-care to avoid burn out.
• Using the research for interventions, try them...if they work, great. If not, try another one.
• The 3 legs of evidence-based practice:
  • What the evidence says
  • Practitioner clinical reasoning
  • Judgement related to the scenario & the client.
• Advocating for the survivor to get quality care.
• Care Partners advocating for the survivor (they know them best) based on their knowledge of the person. You do not have to accept whatever is happening.

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EPISODE REFERENCES:

Show References

Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., & Chau, J. P. (2012). The effectiveness of caregiver psychosocial interventions on the psychosocial wellbeing, physical health and quality of life of stroke family caregivers and their stroke survivors: A systematic review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 10(12), 679- 797. https://10.11124/jbisrir-2012-66

Cheong, M. J., Kang, Y., & Kang, H. W. (2021). Psychosocial Factors Related to Stroke Patients’ Rehabilitation Motivation: A Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis Focused on South Korea. Healthcare (Basel), 9(9), 1211. https://10.3390/healthcare9091211

Kirkevold, M., Kildal Bragstad, L., Bronken, B. A., Kvigne, K., Martinsen, R., Gabrielsen Hjelle, E., Kitzmüller, G., Mangset, M., Angel, S., Aadal, L., Eriksen, S., Wyller, T. B., & Sveen, U. (2018). Promoting psychosocial well-being following stroke: study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial. BMC Psychology, 6(1), 12. https://10.1186/s40359-018-0223-6

Minshall, C., Castle, D. J., Thompson, D. R., Pascoe, M., Cameron, J., Mccabe, M., Apputhurai, P., Knowles, S. R., Jenkins, Z. R., & Ski, C. F. (2020). A psychosocial intervention for stroke survivors and carers: 12–month outcomes of a randomized controlled trial. Informa UK Limited. https://10.1080/10749357.2020.1738677

Panzeri, A., Ferrario, S. R., Vidotto, G. (2019). Interventions for psychological health of stroke caregivers: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology, 10(2045). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02045

Rochette, A. R., Korner-Bitensky, N., Bishop, D., Teasell, R., White C. L., Bravo, G., Côté, R., Green, T., Lebrun, L.-H., Lanthier, S., Kapral, M., & Bayley, M. (2013). The YOU CALL-WE CALL randomized clinical trial impact of a multimodal support intervention after a mild stroke. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 6(6), 674-679. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.113.000375

Terrill, A. L., Schwartz, J. K., Belagaje, S. R. (2018). Best practices for the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team: A review of mental health issues in mild stroke survivors. Stroke Research and Treatment, 2018, 6187328. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/6187328

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

PODCAST IN EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR GUIDE + MINI LESSON

DEB’S RESOURCES

• Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy
• Tri-Fold Mirror (US addresses only)
• Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for Adults
• Occupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for Adults
• Noggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members)

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com
  • Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

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