Over the course of three years, we will hold 22 interactive online learning sessions. Each session will draw on a range of expert speakers and have clearly defined learning objectives in alignment with the Stroke-specific Education Framework (SSEF). We intend to seek accreditation for these sessions, so that attendees can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
The sessions will run from November 2022 and then at regular intervals until May 2025.
Learn more about the East of England Stroke Forum or access the online repository of resources now.
Our first learning series in which we asked attendees to input on what they would like the learning series to cover, including our initial East of England Stroke Forum plans.
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Dr Kayvan Khadjooi, Consultant in Stroke Medicine
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This session covers the epidemiology of stroke, how to diagnose a stroke and the different classification of strokes.
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Please note: only those who registered or attended this event have access to this recording.
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This session explores the skills and abilities that the Stroke Specific Education Framework requires of your role when communicating with and providing information to people affected by stroke.
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Rehabilitation services within the United Kingdom are divided into various levels to provide complex rehabilitation to patients with complex and challenging rehabilitation needs.
This session provides an overview of the rehabilitation services and describes the complexity for the suitable patients for these services.
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Stroke symptoms can sometimes be due to other health conditions that affect the brain or body, these are known as stroke mimics. Around 20% of individuals experiencing stroke symptoms are not having a stroke. In this learning session Dr David Collas will cover the definitions of stroke mimics and the importance of accurate diagnosis, illustrated by case studies of the more common mimics.
Dr Collas will discuss what to look out for and how to investigate and confirm a stroke mimic, as well as the background understanding of these conditions which mimic stroke and how to respond (treat and refer).
The session will also cover the risks of misdiagnosis, including delays to appropriate treatment or inappropriate administration/withholding of thrombolysis.
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– Awareness: what is a mimic, how do I recognise one?
– Assessment: what do I do to confirm diagnosis
– Action: what do I do once diagnosis confirmed
– Risks: of misdiagnosis and of mistreatment
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Driving is a complex task, requiring multiple skills which are often compromised by stroke. Clinician’s can often be very unsure about what advice to give, what assessments to use and the process of informing to DVLA.
Working with our local Driving Assessment Centre has supported our ability to evaluate the service, collect data and develop a new driving pathway from acute to community.
We hope to share some learning and insights that we learnt along the way whilst undergoing our driving project.
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This session will highlight the snippets of anatomical-radiological correlation and CT Head imaging relevant for stroke MDT
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We will aim to think about how to provide excellent care to patients at the end of life following stroke, looking at a number of commonly seen situations and the skills needed to manage them well.
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In this session we will look at the practical, emotional, and social input which enables people affected by stroke rebuild their life after stroke, promote their independence and reduce their risk of further stroke – and hear some stroke survivor stories.
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To be kept up-to date on the interactive learning sessions, the regional conferences or to request access to the online repository, please register your interest below. If you would like to hear more about this project, or would like to get involved, please contact strokeforum@healthinnovationeast.co.uk.
You can also find out about our wider work in improving the detection and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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