Biography
Biography: Beata Taradys- Ruszkowska
Abstract
Case report: A 61-year-old female patient after ischemic stroke with left-sided 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 improved and the program was recommended to be continued at home.
Discussion: Stroke causes cognitive disorders, including those affecting higher cortical functions. Their etiopathogenesis and the resulting problems hindering the rehabilitation program are presented.
Conclusions: Cognitive and emotional disorders which restrict functioning and rehabilitation processes are found in the patient. Neuropsychological therapy was an essential part of the treatment, which was helpful in the improvement the patient’s quality of life.