Tracey Long – Co-Morbidities in Stroke Rehab: Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Pharmacological Management

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Speaker: Tracey Long, PhD, APRN-BC, RN, MS, MSN, CDCES, CCRN, CNE

Duration: 3 Hours 09 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Aug 15, 2023 

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

As the ageing population continues to contribute to rising admissions in rehabilitation facilities, healthcare professionals must be well-equipped to handle the complexities of stroke and its common co-morbidities. This program addresses a crucial gap by tailoring the content specifically to the needs of healthcare workers in rehab settings. By offering a holistic approach to stroke rehabilitation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking cessation, and diabetes, we empower you to make a lasting impact on patient well-being and promote improved patient outcomes.  

• Roles and Goals in Rehabilitation Settings: Explore the unique roles of healthcare professionals, including PTs, OTs, nurses, and more, within rehabilitation facilities. Learn how to identify and align rehabilitation goals to enhance patient outcomes effectively. 
• Pathophysiology and Management of Stroke: Gain a deep understanding of stroke pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. Acquire the skills to provide holistic care and evidence-based interventions for stroke patients. 
• Managing Co-Morbidities: Delve into the management of common co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in stroke rehabilitation settings. Learn about pharmacological management, treatment modalities, and specialized care for diabetic emergencies. 
• Smoking Cessation Strategies: Develop effective strategies for promoting smoking cessation among stroke patients. Master the art of accurate conversations and small interventions that can lead to significant positive impacts on patient health. 

By equipping you with an integrated understanding of stroke, its co-morbidities, and evidence-based interventions, this training empowers you to be the catalyst for transformative recoveries, enabling you to provide elevated care and drive remarkable improvements in patient outcomes after stroke. 

Speaker

Tracey Long, PhD, APRN-BC, RN, MS, MSN, CDCES, CCRN, CNE

 
Tracey Long, PhD, APRN-BC, RN, MS, MSN, CDCES, CCRN, CNE

As a registered nurse for 36 years, Dr. Long has worked in critical care, emergency medicine, primary care, and endocrinology. She is a professor of nursing at Chamberlain University and family nurse practitioner. She has been a certified diabetes care and education specialist for 25 years and teaches a certified diabetes educator review course. She teaches medical Spanish and one of her favorite activities is taking nurses and allied healthcare professionals each summer to offer free medical clinics to underserved communities around the world with her non-profit organization www.bridgesforhealth.org.

As a published author, she has written a book on how to thrive with diabetes, not just survive, three children’s health books, three books on family history and many professional research articles. She married her college sweetheart, and they have their own “long legacy” of 6 children who teach her what’s really important in life.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tracey Long has employment relationships with Utah Body and Soul, College of Southern Nevada, Chamberlain College, Travelers Education Group, Nurse.Com, and Atrain. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tracey Long is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Diabetes Association, the National Certified Diabetes Educator Association, and the American Nurses Association. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Medical Education Development and is a contributing editor Yangtz Journal of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Summarize the divisions of the nervous system and explain the components of a neurological exam, demonstrating a clear understanding of the foundational concepts in neurology relevant to stroke and rehabilitation. 
2. Define stroke, differentiate between the various types of strokes, and identify risk factors associated with stroke.  
3. Discuss acute stroke care, outlining nursing interventions and highlighting the crucial steps involved in providing immediate care to stroke patients.  
4. Critically identify and explain standard treatment guidelines for stroke within rehabilitation facilities.

Outline

Stroke Pathophysiology and Management  

• Definitions and pathophysiology of stroke  
• Types of strokes 
• Diagnosis of stroke 
• Treatment for stroke
  • Pharmacological 
  • Rehabilitation objectives 
• Goals for stroke treatment
  • Care of stroke in rehab settings 

Hypertension  

• Pathophysiology review 
• Causes of hypertension and relationship with stroke 
• Treatment modalities 
• Pharmacological management of hypertension 
• Goals for hypertensive management in rehab settings 

Hyperlipidemia 

• Pathophysiology review 
• Relationship of hyperlipidemia and stroke 
• Treatment modalities 
• Pharmacological management of hyperlipidemia 
• Goals for hyperlipidemia management in rehab settings 

Smoking cessation 

• SBIRT 
• Strategies for smoking cessation 

Diabetes Management 

• Pathophysiology review 
• Types of diabetes 
• Treatment modalities 
• Pharmacological management of diabetes 
• Diabetic emergencies in rehab settings 
• Goals for diabetes management in rehab settings 

Resources for patients in rehab facilities

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Other Healthcare Professionals

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