Title : Cognitive and emotional disturbances following a ischemic stroke within the rehabilitation process.
Abstract:
Background: The aim of this paper was to show the cognitive and emotional deficits noted in a patient following a stroke within the rehabilitation process. Case study: A 61-year-old female patient after a ischemic stroke with leftsided paresis and neuropsychological disorders. Rehabilitation was carried out in accordance with the ICD-9
procedures over 3 weeks with additional sessions with a neuropsychologist, occupational therapist and speech therapist. The subjective and objective condition of the patient partially im proved and the program was recommended to be continued at home. Stroke causes cognitive disorders, including those affecting higher cortical functions. Their etiopathogenesis and the resulting problems hindering the rehabilitation program are herein presented. Conclusions: Cognitive and emotional disorders restricting patient functioning and the rehabilitation processes themselves were observed. Neuropsychological therapy was an essential part of the treatment, which was helpful in the improvement the patient's quality of life.
