Neurologische Störungen

Health Education Module for Stroke Caregivers

Abstract

Waled Amen Mohammed Ahmed, Ehab Ibrahim Salih El-Amin, Ragaa G Ahmed, Ziad M Alostaz and Khalid Eltahir Khalid

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incidence is around 1 in every 40 seconds and the death rate is in every 4 minutes in USA. People under the age of 65 are prone to 255 of stroke attacks. Today, approximately 6.2 million people are living with the consequences of stroke. Incidence is nearly double that of Caucasians and African Americans suffer more extensive physical impairments. This module provides trainers with an outline for the teaching of the basic care for stroke patients. Participants will learn about stroke as a disease and its nature then basic care for stroke patients will be demonstrated.