Patient Mobilization in Bed - An Important Element of Early Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Course Introduction

Rehabilitation of stroke patients is an important treatment process based on specific therapeutic goals. Its effectiveness largely depends on the full commitment of a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and a nursing team. The implementation of early post-stroke rehabilitation as soon as possible (i.e., within the first 24 hours after the onset of a stroke, in the absence of contraindications [1]) is an extremely important element at this stage for preventing complications and reducing early mortality. Moreover, this approach allows for maximum use of the brain's potential for regeneration, thereby increasing the chance of restoring functions lost as a result of the disease. In a broader perspective, it is the beginning of the patient's journey towards regaining the ability to perform activities of daily living and returning to functioning in society.

[1] Guidelines for the Management of Stroke; Polish Neurological Review, 15(A):1-156, May 2019.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, you will:

• Learn correct patient positioning and transfer techniques.
• Be able to implement these techniques to prevent complications and reduce mortality in post-stroke patients.
• Comprehend the goals of early post-stroke rehabilitation

Course Structure

This course consists of a series of instructional videos showing the correct positioning of patients in bed, transfer techniques, both within and outside the bed, including proper handling, sensory-motor stimulation, and mobilization that positively influences muscle tone normalization and paves the way for proper physiological movement patterns. At the end of the course, there will be a quiz to assess your understanding of the goals of early post-stroke rehabilitation. The total course duration is under 30 minutes and is currently available in Polish and English (subtitled).

Course Certificate

After completing all modules of the training, each participant will receive a certificate.