Recovery from Stroke:
The Patient and Family Perspective
Order# CE650
interviews and patient vignettes
14 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental
After a stroke, Glenn pushes himself to regain the use of his arm in physical and occupational therapy. Upon discharge from the hospital, his adult son comes to care for him, assisting with cooking, driving and even some of his work-related activities. Dealing not only with physical problems, his son also is faced with the dealing with his Dad’s growing depression.
This DVD documents the emotional perspectives of both Glenn, the patient and his son, the caregiver, as each takes on a new role.
Topics: stroke, rehabilitation, family caregivers, care of the elderly
Audience: : students in nursing, social work and physical and occupational therapy programs, staff development in hospitals, family support groups
Based on the documentary, The Wilson Crisis (57 minutes) which is also available for purchase.