| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation | The process of regaining function through active treatment, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy.
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| Rehabilitation Physician | A doctor who specialises in the rehabilitation of patients.
For similar information see Who will be involved in my care or Rehabilitation |
| Rehabilitation Unit | A dedicated unit which seeks to restore the skills of a person who has had an illness or injury so as to regain maximum self-sufficiency and function. Rehabilitation units focus on the needs of each individual patient, for example, working on helping the person walk again and speak clearly again.
For similar information see Rehabilitation or Who will be involved in my care |
| Respite Care | Respite care is a short term care, provided in your own home or in an aged care home. Respite is often used when a carer needs a break. It can be planned or arranged in an emergency if needed.
For similar information see Caring for yourself |
| Risk Factors | Factors that increase the chances of a stroke happening. They include things that we cannot change such as our age and ethnicity, medical conditions which can be treated such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and an irregular heart rhythm, and lifestyle factors which can be changed such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.
For similar information see Prevention |
| rt-PA | Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. Also referred to as t-PA. The drug administered intravenously to break up a blood clot. See ‘thrombolysis’.
For similar information see Procedures |