Table 2 Stroke coach curriculum overview
Topic | Didactic (D); role playing (R); hands-on (H) |
|---|---|
Phase 1: Basic sessions | |
Stroke overview: causes and after-effects | D |
Falls prevention: risk factors, environmental assessment, and balance/strength exercises to reduce risk | D, R |
Cultural competency/sensitivity training | D, R |
Review of common rehabilitation care plans | D, R |
Depression/anxiety recognition | D, R |
Role and participation in the rehabilitation team | D |
Problem-solving | D, R |
Phase 2: Advanced sessions | |
Ambulation and transfer | D, R, H |
Range of motion techniques for post-stroke patients | D, R, H |
Speech/communication | D, R |
Preventing another stroke through medication compliance and diet | D and video |
Recognizing another stroke and appropriate response | D and video |
Patient/family engagement, motivation, and goal setting (motivational interviewing coaching refresher) | D, R, H |
Working synergistically with therapists and caregivers | D, R |
Enhanced observe, record, report: recognizing and relaying signs of deteriorating conditions and other factors to prevent emergencies and unnecessary re-hospitalizations | D, R, H |
Train-the-trainer techniques; teach-back techniques | D, R, H |
Phase 3: Field observation and support | |
Direct observation of peer education field visit | H |
Booster sessions | D, R, H |