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Stroke treatment at home
Stroke patients face a wide range of problems. For this reason, they need to be cared for by a team of health professionals who are experts in this pathology. You can count on ours.
Continuous, tailor-made care
At Galeneo we progressively adapt the care load to the patient's condition and its evolution, receiving more intense care during the first few months and lighter care as the patient recovers their damaged bodily functions.
Post-stroke care
The medical needs of patients who have suffered a stroke are hugely varied and require comprehensive care to optimise recovery and prevent further complications. These are some of the needs we cover at Galeneo:
Stroke nursing care
In the management of acute stroke, the patient needs help with everyday actions such as swallowing, moving or managing urinary incontinence. For this reason, a home caregiver is not enough to assist this type of patient. Galeneo provides a nurse and an assistant specialised in this disease.
Constant monitoring
We ensure continuity of care to assess the patient's progress. We monitor cardiovascular and neurological function to identify possible complications.
Coordination between specialists
To care for a patient with the same efficiency and thoroughness as a specialised centre, continuous contact between the patient's doctor, a neurologist and a cardiovascular and internal medicine specialist is necessary. Galeneo offers comprehensive and continuous coordination between all the necessary medical specialties.
Regular neurological assessment
We perform regular neurological assessments, to evaluate the recovery process and adjust the treatment plan. We also assess the patient's cognitive and emotional function.
Rehabilitation from day one
An essential part of stroke treatment at home is starting a home rehabilitation service as soon as possible, to help the patient recover motor, cognitive and speech functions. We involve specialist neurorehabilitation partners such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
Management of complications
When stroke patients develop medical complications, our team takes responsibility of addressing and treating them, in coordination with our network of healthcare professionals.
Control of risk factors
At Galeneo we manage and control modifiable risk factors, such as blood pressure, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia, to prevent any future strokes.
Psychological support
Part of the care plan for stroke patients is to have psychologists on hand to provide them and their families with the necessary psychological support. The aim is to enable them to return to an active social life and emotional well-being, once they are used to the new situation.
Pharmacological treatment
Along with a network of medical specialists, we are able to prescribe medication.
Patient and family education
We provide patients and their families with the necessary information about the disease, preventive measures, medication management and lifestyle changes.
A 24-hour multidisciplinary team
Treating a stroke patient requires the collaboration of several medical professionals. Some of the specialties we coordinate at Galeneo are:
Specialist nursing
A nurse specialising in the care of patients with cerebrovascular disease, playing a key role in the management of medication intake and administration, as well as ongoing patient monitoring.
Pharmacy
Assisting in the management of medication, ensuring that it is administered correctly.
Neurology
Access to neurologists available for home visits and telematic management of the patient's evolution.
Cardiology
Assessing, treating and monitoring risk factors associated with cerebrovascular disease.
Occupational therapy
Helping the patient to regain the ability to carry out daily activities.
Psychology
Providing emotional support and help in managing the psychological aspects of stroke.
Speech therapy
Working on the rehabilitation of speech and swallowing, common problems that occur after a stroke.
Nutrition
May be needed to address nutritional and dietary problems associated with stroke.
Social work
Offering emotional support and help with care coordination after discharge from hospital.
Physiotherapy
Helping in the physical rehabilitation of the patient to improve mobility and functionality. At Galeneo we have agreements with several neurorehabilitation centres.
Understanding the disease
Stroke or cerebral infarction is a cerebrovascular disease that affects the vessels of the central nervous system. In Spain it is the second most common cause of death and the leading cause of disability or invalidity in adults.
Types of strokes
Ischaemic stroke
It is the sudden interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain (cerebral ischaemia). Approximately 85% of strokes belong to this category.
Haemorrhagic stroke
In this case, a rupture of a cerebral artery or vein (cerebral haemorrhage) occurs. This accounts for the remaining 15% of strokes and is more frequent in people under 40 years of age.
Risk factors
We can distinguish between modifiable factors (often influenced by aspects such as previous health status and lifestyle, among others) and non-modifiable factors (those that we cannot change).
Modifiable factors:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Alcohol and tobacco consumption
- Obesity
- Hormonal contraceptive treatments
- Heart diseases
- Sedentary lifestyle
Non-modifiable factors::
- Genetics
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
What our clients say
The users of our post-stroke care service show us, in their own words, that combining rigour and efficiency with human quality and empathy is certainly the way forward: