Question

Write a paper on Stroke Support group in APA format. Answer the following questions in your paper:

1. Discuss 2 ways a stroke support group program could increase a person's self esteem and promote wellness.

2. Discuss 2 ways that the support program could increase a person's independence and assist with problem solving.

3. Make observations of ways the group supports or hinders recovery.

4. Include your observations from several of the following questions:

* How was the leader of the group chosen?

* What did the leader do to facilitate group involvement?

* Did one person "use" the group time or did everyone have an opportunity to "share and tell their story"?

* Where the group members engaged?

How was the decision made for topic discussions?

* What literature did the group use during the meeting? Describe the process of the meeting.

Please provide a link to use a reference

Answer 1

A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA is when part of the brain loses its blood supply and the part of the body that the blood-deprived brain cells control stops working.

The three main types of stroke are:

• Ischemic stroke.
• Hemorrhagic stroke.
• Transient ischemic attack (a warning or “mini-stroke”).

Stroke support group

Support groups can help survivors and caregivers have meaningful lives after stroke.Support groups provide a community of people who have dealt with or are dealing with similar issues. A bond forms that promotes positive reinforcement in all aspects of recovery. The social interaction can eradicate feelings of doubt, depression, and isolation. Participation in support groups serves as an inspiration for trying new things or facing issues head-on with confidence.

members

A team of different specialists may help with your rehabilitation, including physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, and specialist nurses and doctors.

1. 2 ways a stroke support group program could increase a person's self esteem and promote wellness.

* help them to be motivated by  

-setting a relevant and achievable goals that will give someting positive to them like , if they loved to paint, holding paint brush is one small girl.  

-help them to address their emotional challenges like depression, apathy.

-help them to write down their thoughts and feelings, and stop negative self talks.

-take up other enjoyable hobbies for them , or keep a routine.  

2.2 ways that the support program could increase a person's independence and assist with problem solving.

* emotional support is an important aspect for getting independence and for problem solving .

Emotional support can be provided from spouses, family members, close friends.

* gait training is an another way towards independence

* stroke rehabilitation equipments& devices also a way used by support group for increasing their independence

-)example are # stroke rehabilitation gloves

# out of shoe ankle foot orthoses

# mobile ark support   

Other devices like dining aids, bathing aids, grooming and dressing aids, safety and comfort aids etc.

* for problem solving there are problem solving therapy that improves coping strategies and also health related quality of life.

3.how the  Support Groups Provide improvement To Stroke Survivors:

1. Reducing stress, grief, depression and anxiety
2. Alleviating isolation and loneliness
3. Improving adaptability to conditions and circumstances
4. Offering a compassionate space for open discussions
5. Gaining recommendations for doctor, treatments, and facilities
6. Creating long-lasting friendships

4.* leader is also termed as key member of stroke support group.

A key person (or two) is someone who has a prime
interest in organizing a new stroke group. This
person may be a stroke survivor, the caregiver
of a stroke survivor, or a social worker or other
healthcare professional from a rehabilitation center
or community services agency. It’s important for
this person to be able to commit the time and effort
needed.

*Ensure that the core group responsible
for organizing the new support group
meets several times before the first
official meeting. That will improve the involvement of each member.
• Be realistic about what type of service you
can provide. Provide opportunity for members opinion
• Involve stroke survivors at the outset. So they will be more comfort.
• Visit another stroke support group.so that they can understood how to participate in activities.

The leader should be more frindly with full on energy and positive attitude towards life . So that the members will be more confident.  

*everyone of the group will get opportunities for sharing their life , as periodically.

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Refence from www.stroke.org pdf file