Stroke is a growing problem for young people in the United States. The face of stroke is changing, and dated misconceptions based on age are limiting our ability to address this issue. For younger adults aged 21–40, ischemic stroke has been a recurring problem. Many younger adults in this group face mental health deficits, physical impairment, and a decline in socialization. In addition, current treatment costs exceed that of several other health conditions. Yet, many young stroke survivors still report feeling isolated and unheard, as psychosocial problems go unaddressed.
Conventional treatment too often uses a blanket approach in treating all stroke clients, regardless of age. Through occupational therapy, young stroke survivors are provided the opportunity to engage in a course of treatment that incorporates a uniquely comprehensive approach, which facilitates the incorporation of psychosocial health and lifestyle changes that will help prevent stroke recurrence.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/43718 |
| Date | 26 January 2022 |
| Creators | Nkansa, Kwasi |
| Contributors | Villegas, Nicole, Jacobs, Karen |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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