Education
University Course – Ergonomics and Safety in Stroke Patient Care
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Theoretical Part
- Pathology
- Different type of strokes
- Impact on affected brain areas
- Consequential Symptoms
- Cognitive difficulties
- Neglect
- Paresis
- Spasticity
- Pusher-syndrom
- Introduction into transferring and positioning techniques
- Risks and safety measurements in dealing with stroke patients
Practical Part
- Simulation of a stroke patient – at first by student assistants, then by students themselves
- Transferring and positioning techniques in different phases of treatment
- Inpatient
- Semi-inpatient (day care)
- Outpatient
- in practice
- at home
- Use of assistive devices (f.i. wheelchair, walker)
Teaching documents created
- PowerPoint presentation
- Syllabus for individual lessons
- Student handouts
- Briefing documents for student assistants
- Schedule incl. important organizational procedures for the next year
