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Navigating Emotional Changes: Practical Approaches for Post-Stroke Patients

Navigating Emotional Changes: Practical Approaches for Post-Stroke Patients

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Course

Learn to assess and treat the psychological impact of stroke, including depression and IEED, through evidence-based strategies that enhance recovery, improve quality of life, and support patients and caregivers.

Nationally & state accredited

Nursing

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What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Distinguish between post-stroke depression and Involuntary Emotional Expressive Disorder [IEED].

  2. Recognize at least 5 risk factors associated with the development of depression and/or IEED post-stroke, including the bidirectional relationship of these conditions.

  3. Identify at least 4 theory- and evidence-based techniques than can assist patients in self-regulating endogenous mood changes and how these strategies can be integrated into the medical management of these patients.


Course description

Stroke is an acute medical event with long-term physical, cognitive,and psychological impact on the patient and the family system. Current treatment for stroke includes medical stabilization and some level of physical rehabilitation. However, the cognitive-affective deficits resulting from stroke can be devastating to patients (i.e., Involuntary Emotional Expressive Disorder [IEED]) and caregivers as well. With present trends in reimbursement shifting the greater part of the recuperation process away from the hospital setting and into the community, primary providers including psychologists and other allied health professionals, are playing a greater role in patients' recovery. Effective treatment of the psychological consequences of stroke can maximize a patient's gains, improve quality of life, facilitate a productive lifestyle, and reduce excess healthcare utilization. This course reviews the prevalence, etiology, and consequences of stroke. Emotional sequelae of stroke for the patient and caregiver are discussed, with a focus on depressive and pseudodepressive disorders. Evidence-based assessment of post-stroke psychological disorders is presented. Current treatment trends and directions for future intervention research are reviewed.


Course content

  • Introduction

  • Prevalence and Etiology

  • The Impact of Stroke on the Individual

  • What Are the Psychiatric Consequences of Stroke?

  • Depression Post-Stroke

  • Assessing for and Diagnosing Depression Post-Stroke

  • Risk Factors Associated with Depression Post-Stroke

  • Consequences of Post-Stroke Depression

  • Treating Depression Among Stroke Patients

  • Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder: A Pseudodepressive Phenomenon

  • Risk Factors Associated with IEED Post-Stroke

  • Distinguishing IEED from Depression

  • Treating IEED among Post-Stroke Patients

  • Less Common Psychological Conditions Post-Stroke

  • Conclusion

  • Web Resources


Course details

CE Broker ID20-1218810
Activity TypeKnowledge-based

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Instructor

Dr. Finestone has over twenty years of experience in primary care, physical medicine/rehabilitation, healthcare consulting, and private practice settings. Former Staff Clinical Psychologist at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital Malvern, PA. Interests: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress management, caregiver coping; burnout prevention for healthcare professionals; pain and symptom management in cancer patients; palliative and hospice care.


Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit


Accreditations

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AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

  • Arkansas State Board of Nursing

  • California Board of Nursing

  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing

  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing Assistive Personnel

  • Florida Board of Nursing

  • Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

  • Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

  • Georgia Board of Nursing

  • Kansas State Board of Nursing

  • Kentucky Board of Nursing

  • Michigan Board of Nursing

  • Mississippi Board of Nursing

  • New Mexico Board of Nursing

  • New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives

  • North Dakota Board of Nursing

  • South Carolina Board of Nursing

  • West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

  • Wyoming Board of Nursing


Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Navigating Emotional Changes: Practical Approaches for Post-Stroke Patients", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Nursing, Mental Health. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Nursing Assistant, Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Social Worker Intern, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Master's Social Work, Certified Nurse Specialist, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.


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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Requirements for Credit

To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection


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