Stroke Rehabilitation Program

Rehabilitation Process

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. The area of the brain affected by this disruption begins to die. As a result, a person may experience functional problems with memory, problem solving, conveying thoughts and emotions, perception, speech, mobility, swallowing, speaking, listening and self care activities.

The challenges of returning to everyday life may seem very difficult to a patient recovering from a stroke. The Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center stroke program provides a wide range of services to help patients and their families cope with the effects of a stroke. The services range from an intensive inpatient program to a comprehensive outpatient program with the goal of assisting patients to relearn the skills needed to become independent.

Our Medical Director and physiatrist direct our stroke rehabilitation team. Other team members include: physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and rehabilitation nurses.

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Once admitted to the program, treatment begins with a thorough evaluation to identify the patient's strengths and weaknesses. The stroke team then works together with the patient and family to establish treatment goals. Each patient's program is tailored to meet his/her individual needs and is modified as progress occurs.

The inpatient program provides 24-hour-a-day physician and nursing support to address the medical and nursing needs of the patient. Individual and group therapy sessions are conducted for a minimum 3-5 hours a day to address the patient's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Specialized treatment and services offered include:

Involvement and support from the family or significant other is an important component of the stroke rehabilitation program. As the time for discharge nears, patients and families are educated regarding the resources available to ensure a smooth transition to home or another care setting. Arrangements are made for those who would benefit from continued therapies at home or in an outpatient setting. Ongoing support after discharge is offered through the Stroke Support Group, which meets every month at Southwest.

 

Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation

The outpatient rehabilitation program is designed for the individual who is able to live in the community, but requires ongoing therapeutic services similar to the inpatient program. The rehabilitation team provides coordinated rehabilitation services including assessments, treatments and follow-up care.

Outpatient therapy services include:

Outpatient therapy services are scheduled according to the patient's needs, generally two to three visits per week.

Assistance in coordinating transportation to and from Southwest is offered through Outpatient Registration.

Referral

To initiate the referral process or to obtain additional information on Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center's stroke rehabilitation program, please call 269-965-3206.

 
Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center
393 E. Roosevelt
Battle Creek, Michigan  49017
269.965.3206