Stroke (186c): Early Stages of Recovery

Publisher Marketing: Statistics gathered by the American Heart Association show that about 700,000 people experience a new or repeating stroke every year. Survivors and their loved ones need an informative and compassionate reference to help them understand this condition. Stroke: Early Stages of Recovery explains the causes of a stroke, as well as how it affects a person physically, mentally and emotionally. In addition, the appendix includes brain diagrams, risk factors, warning signs and resources. As with all P&H products, the book uses clear language and engaging illustrations to convey the information. This new edition incorporates evidence-based practice, patient-centered content, special sections to educate friends and family along with photos and illustrations offering many gender and racial identities. Reviewed by: Karen B. Seagraves, MS, MPH, ACNS-BC, ANP-BC, Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, Atlanta, GA Testimonials: Excellent! Addresses all complications typically seen after stroke, and is nicely family and patient-centered. Well done! - K. Veilleux, Neurology & Stroke Specialist As an educator, I found this publication to be clean, sharp and reader friendly! As the daughter of a stroke victim, I know more than I did when he was hospitalized! Thanks for teaching me about a subject I know little of. - Jaquida Bloodworth Well done and comprehensive, yet easy to read - good use of diagrams and bullets to highlight important points. Excellent list of resources. - Y. Schooley, RN, MSN, CNRN This book is really excellent! If I could choose one resource to provide for stroke patients, I would choose this one. - Diane Hainsworth, RN, MS Stroke: Mapping Out Early Stages of Recovery is excellent - very simple language that the "lay" public will understand. Terminology makes it "less threatening." - Nancy Berger, RN The "Stroke" booklet is well put together, thorough and contains key elements our facility was looking for. Appreciate the resource guide at the end also. - Diane Hood Concise, open, easy to view format. Language is easy to understand for general layperson. Helps adjunct for education during early dx and hospital period, easing the transition home. - Newark, NJ Very excellent content and presentation. Extremely comprehensive of rehab process and recovery of stroke. - Talahassee, FL The book is well done - simple language and easy explanations. I like the areas for notes too. - Tampa, FL Great topics, pictures, easy to read. Including the stages of grief is a great idea. Patients and families have had a hard time with this. Post discharge plans are also helpful on pages 40-41. - A. Delare I think it is very user friendly for patients and families and provides the essential information. - M. Vander Hock I thought the book was well put together...much more detailed than our stroke books. -M. Busch, BSN, RN Contributor Bio:  Hull, Pritchett & At P&H, we believe that everyone has a right to know as much as they can about their health. Our goal is to provide enough facts to get the important points across. We do this with medical accuracy, warmth and humor. The result: less tension, more healing and a good idea of what to ask your health care team. Please join us in our efforts to provide the best health information possible. With your help, we look forward to many more years of bringing you innovative materials.