After stroke care

The Road to Recovery: Comprehensive After-Stroke Care at LCC Hospital, Supported by Clinical Expertise

A stroke is a medical emergency that demands immediate attention, but the journey doesn’t end once the acute phase is over. Effective “after-stroke care” is crucial for maximizing recovery, preventing complications, and helping individuals regain independence. At LCC Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, we believe in a continuous spectrum of care that supports stroke survivors from the hospital bed to their homes and beyond, integrating robust clinical support and lifestyle guidance.

Why Is After-Stroke Care So Important?

The brain’s ability to “relearn” functions after injury is known as neuroplasticity, and after-stroke care is designed to harness this potential. The impact of a stroke can be varied, affecting movement, speech, cognition, and emotions. Comprehensive after-stroke care addresses these diverse needs to:

• Maximize Functional Recovery: Relearn lost skills, such as walking, speaking, and self-care, and adapt to new abilities.

• Prevent Secondary Complications: Address issues like spasticity, pressure sores, blood clots, and post-stroke depression.

• Promote Independence: Equip individuals with strategies and adaptive techniques for daily living.

• Improve Quality of Life: Support emotional well-being and facilitate reintegration into social activities.

• Reduce Risk of Recurrent Stroke: Educate on critical lifestyle changes and medication adherence.

After-stroke care is a collaborative effort involving the patient, family, and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Our Comprehensive After-Stroke Care Program

At LCC Hospital in Kochi, our after-stroke care program is designed to be comprehensive and tailored to each individual’s unique needs, evolving as they progress through different stages of recovery. It seamlessly integrates a multidisciplinary approach with patient and family empowerment.

Here’s how we provide invaluable after-stroke care:

• Intensive Rehabilitation Therapies:
  • Focused on regaining strength, balance, coordination, and mobility, including gait training and transfers.

• Medical Management and Monitoring:
  • Management of co-existing conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol) to prevent another stroke.
  • Monitoring for and treating complications like spasticity, pain, or bladder/bowel issues.

• Cognitive and Psychological Support:
  • Neuropsychological assessment and therapy for memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive function deficits.
  • Counseling and support for depression, anxiety, frustration, and adjustment to life post-stroke for both patients and caregivers.

• Nutritional Support:
  • Assessment to ensure adequate nutrition, especially for those with swallowing difficulties, and support overall recovery.

• Patient and Caregiver Education:
  • Training for family members on how to assist with daily care, exercises, and managing challenges.

• Long-term Follow-up:
  • Regular check-ups to monitor progress, adjust therapy plans, and provide ongoing support for a healthy lifestyle.

Your Partner in Stroke Recovery in Kochi

The journey after a stroke requires resilience and dedicated support. At LCC Hospital in Kochi, our comprehensive after-stroke care program provides the expertise and compassionate environment necessary to help you or your loved one achieve the best possible recovery and regain a fulfilling life. We are committed to being your partner every step of the way.