Video Production - Strokes.

Last year on my first fieldwork placement I was working alongside my supervisor in the Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) ward in the North Shore hospital in Auckland. This ward admitted elderly patients over the age of 65 years and many of which had experienced a decrease in their activities of daily living due to having a stroke. "Strokes, or brain attack, results from an interruption in the blood flow to the brain, either because a blood vessel is blocked or because of ruptures.The consequence is an inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to this vital organ. Even a brief disruption of this blood flow can lead to brain damage" (Atchison & Dirette, 2012, p.128).

Below are 5 videos that explain, demonstrate or provide personal experiences of the occurrence of a stroke:

This video covers the signs one should look for if they are uncertain that someone is having a stroke. It mentions 'FAST' which stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time. It is important to be aware of the signs of a stroke, because it could save someones life.

The difference between Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes are identified in this video. Diagrams are drawn throughout to demonstrate what occurs in the blood vessels in the brain which eventually brings on a stroke.

This video discusses the link between migraines and strokes. The doctors in this video explain some of the statistics that are involved with this link and how to lower the risk of having a stroke such as quitting smoking and avoiding any extra estrogen. 

This story is about David Dow and how aphasia has affected him whilst growing up. Aphasia is "difficulty with expressive and/or receptive language" (Atchison & Dirette, 2010, p.348). 

This last video demonstrates an upper limb exercise which has been made into a game. This will allow the client to get their affected upper limbs moving aroung again. They will also enjoy what they're doing and feel a sense of achievement if they 'pass the level'.

References:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_QH1a0AziA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHKUwBP0xNk&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBPYlakTi1c&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCvIMy_dTmQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbyfeEW56Nc&feature=related

Atchison, Ben J., and Diane K. Dirette. Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance. 4th ed. USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012. Print.