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Stroke and transient ischaemic attack - Management
Difficulties with activities of daily living
- Difficulties with activities of daily living should be assessed in terms of:
- Difficulties with personal activities of daily living, including dressing, washing, feeding, and personal hygiene.
- Difficulties with extended activities of daily living, including domestic and community social activities.
- Difficulties with vocational activities of daily living, including productive work and leisure activities.
- People who have had a stroke should be formally assessed (by a therapist or nurse) for their safety and independence in all activities of daily living.
- People who have limitations on any aspect of the activities of daily living should be referred to an occupational therapist with experience in neurological disabilities.
- Management may include:
- Information and advice on coping with the disabilities.
- Aids, equipment, and home or work adaptations to achieve safe activities (and the training needed to use the aids, equipment, and adaptations).
- There is a separate section on Driving after a stroke or TIA.
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