Stroke in Young & Middle-Aged Adults: Ages 18 to 64
Presented by Barbara Lutz
Non-Financial: Barbra Lutz has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Meet your instructor
Barbara Lutz
Dr. Barbara Lutz is the McNeill Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington School of Nursing. Her 30+ year career as a rehabilitation and public health nurse spans practice, research, education, and service. Her research focuses on understanding the needs and experiences of patients with stroke and…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Prevalence and Causes of Stroke in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
Stroke is often viewed as a condition that occurs in older populations, i.e., those 65 and older. However, stroke is increasingly occurring in young adults (under the age of 65). In this chapter, the prevalence and causes of “young stroke” are described. Implications of the increases in this demographic are discussed.
2. Needs and Concerns of Younger Adult Stroke Survivors and Their Family Members
Young stroke survivors’ needs and concerns are often different from those of older stroke survivors. In this chapter, the needs and concerns of young stroke survivors and their family members are described. Research exploring these varying needs is discussed, and special areas of concern are highlighted.
3. Strategies for Addressing Needs of Younger Adult Stroke Survivors
This chapter includes strategies for addressing the unique needs of younger stroke survivors. Recommendations for addressing concerns about returning to work and driving are highlighted. Examples of novel programs developed to address the needs of this population are provided.
More courses in this series
Nursing’s Role in Care Transitions from Acute Care to Post-Acute Care
Michelle Camicia and Barbara Lutz
Post-Stroke Resources and Community Reintegration
Michelle Camicia and Barbara Lutz
Palliative Care and Advance Directives After Stroke
Barbara Lutz
Stroke in Young & Middle-Aged Adults: Ages 18 to 64
Barbara Lutz
Stroke Care From Onset Through Post-Acute Care
Michelle Camicia
The Role of the Nurse in Care of Persons With Mild Stroke
Michelle Camicia
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Medbridge courses.
Who creates Medbridge courses?
We work with industry-leaders, top researchers, and consultants to build content roadmaps that are then structured into courses, filmed, and edited by our production team before being launched to our site.
How often does Medbridge release new courses?
New courses are added monthly and are automatically included in your subscription as they launch.
How often does Medbridge update courses?
Medbridge reviews its courses annually for relevance and to assess if content is up to date. Based on these reviews it may be determined that a course is out of date resulting in the course being re-filmed or retired, if the content is no longer needed (e.g. a replacement course already exists, the concepts are no longer best practice, etc.).
How many courses does Medbridge offer?
We have over 3,000 accredited courses and we are continually updating our library with new courses. Check our course library for the most up-to-date count for your discipline.
Are there any additional fees for taking a Medbridge course?
There are no additional fees for taking a Medbridge course, obtaining a course certificate of completion, earning CEUs as a subscriber, or accessing any of the additional tools your subscription may include.
Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take?
There is no limit to the number of courses you can take as a subscriber! As a subscriber to Medbridge, you have unlimited access to over 3,000+ accredited CE courses.
If you are a Premium subscriber, you also have unlimited access to our Patient Engagement Tools such as the Home Exercise Program, Patient Education Library, Orthopedic Exam Tests, and Manual Therapy Techniques. We have over 7,000 exercises and over 650+ videos and handouts of patient education resources with more exercises and patient education added to the library based on subscriber feedback, volume of request and specialities.
What is your refund policy?
You are eligible for a refund provided your request is received within 30 days of your subscription purchase and your account has no activity.