Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team

Integrated, individualized care for stroke survivors

Specialized expertise, coordinated teamwork and a personalized approach to supporting stroke survivors in their communities.

stroke client checking her own blood pressure

A partnership of:

St. Joseph's Health Care London
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Grey Bruce Health Services
Stroke Network Southwestern Ontario

In June 2008, the South West LHIN, as part of the Aging at Home Initiative, confirmed funding for the Specialized Community Stroke Rehabilitation Teams that provide therapy in a variety of settings, including the home, for adults recovering from stroke.

Partnering very closely with the Community Care Access Centre and primary care providers, the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Teams are providing integrated, individualized care for stroke survivors in the community. Services became available in early 2009.

Patient/family benefits

Shorter hospital stays
Fewer hospital re-admissions
Better access to publicly funded rehabilitation services
Fewer admissions to long-term care
Reduction in stroke risk factors
Greater functional recovery
Reduced caregiver burden
Reduced incidence of depression in stroke survivors and caregivers

Health care system benefits

Cost savings to the healthcare system
Reduced dependence on hospital and long-term care services
Earlier discharge from in-patient settings
More efficient, cost-effective rehabilitation system
Coordinated, inter-professional care optimizing use of health human resources
Adoption of best practices and capacity building