Join host J.J. Mowder-Tinney as she welcomes Angela Reimer for an insightful episode on addressing the ongoing needs of stroke survivors and their caregivers. Angie shares her expertise on the importance of mental health, therapeutic alliance, and effective education in poststroke care. Tune in for actionable strategies to elevate patient and caregiver support and improve long-term outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around providing support to survivors of stroke and their caregivers
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address gaps in practice surrounding support of patients post stroke
• Solve patient case scenarios involving postacute stroke support in order to facilitate safe patient participation in daily activities

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:48) Introduction to guest
• (00:03:27) Why this clinical question?
• (00:13:11) What’s the evidence and application?
• (00:37:30) Three main takeaways

Resources Mentioned In Episode

• American Heart Association. Stroke Support Group: Strategies and Lessons
• Long Beach Stroke Support Groups: Stroke Support Association
• Support Group Finder
• Support Group Leader Resources
• Stroke Support Groups: Starting and Maintaining a Group During and Post-Pandemic

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