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(705) 728-9090 x46320 | 201 Georgian Drive. Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
Presenters:
Dr. Christine Yang, Physiatrist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa
Trish Rodgers, OT on the Integrated Stroke Unit at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
Presenter:
Dr. Jacqueline Foley
Screening for Post-Stroke Fatigue (developed by CESN)
Multilingual versions of the Fatigue Assessment Scale (Source: World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders)
CESN has developed a learning module on post-stroke fatigue that reviews what it is, the signs, how to screen and management strategies.
To access the module please sign up for the CESN LMS at https://cesnstroke.ca/learning-management-system-signup/ OR if you already have an account, you can enroll in the module.
What is Post-Stroke Fatigue (developed by CESN)
Post-Stroke Fatigue Infographic (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Low Energy (Heart & Stroke)
Fatigue (Stroke Engine)
Fatigue (Fact sheets and other resources from EnableMe, Australian Stroke Foundation)
Energy Conservation Strategies Post-Stroke (developed by CESN)
Post-stroke fatigue: what it feels like and how to cope (March of Dimes Canada webpage)
Sleep After Stroke – Tips on Keeping Well (Self Help 4 Stroke)
Post-stroke fatigue and tiredness (Stroke Association, UK)
What is Post-Stroke Fatigue (developed by CESN)
Three individuals from the Central East Stroke Network share their personal experiences with post-stroke fatigue in response to the 4 questions listed below. You can listen to the full video or their responses to one of the questions by clicking on the links below.
Post-Stroke Fatigue: A Lived Experience (15:48 min)
Q1: What is your experience with post-stroke fatigue? (4:59 min)
Q2: What strategies work for you to manage your post-stroke fatigue? (4:24)
Q3: What has been the impact on your recovery? (4:19)
Q4: What is your advice for others living with post-stroke fatigue? (4:56)
