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Role of the occupational therapist |
Mild stroke |
Moderate stroke |
Severe stroke |
Priority within 24 to 48 hours |
Global personal care
(E)* Evaluation of the performance and independence for clients having difficulty to carry out personal care (including personal care, excretory hygiene, clothing, health care) (A)* |
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| (I)* In the event of difficulty to carry out that activity, offer specific training (training specific to the task and the use of technical help) (B)* |
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| (I)* The family and healthcare personnel should be notified of the techniques and equipment (technical help) required to optimize the performance in that activity (GPP)* |
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*(E): evaluation, (I): intervention, (A): evidence A level, (B): evidence B level, (GPP): consensus established by experts but not validated by studies (Australian guide) |
