Literature continues to identify the following complications as experienced by many clients post stroke:
- falls and potential for falls resulting in hip fractures
- fatigue & depression
- nocturnal hypoxia
- potential development of pneumonia from immobility and dysphagia
- pressure ulcers
- shoulder pain
- spasticity/contractures
- urinary tract infections
- venous thromboembolism
Chronic Disease
Stroke Assessment Across the Continuum of Care
Point of Care Resources