Published: 2020-12-29

Stroke and aphasia rehabilitation: A comparison of international guidelines

Dobrinka Georgieva Logo ORCID , Dobrinka Kalpachka Logo ORCID , Rossen Kalpachki Logo ORCID

Abstract

Cerebrovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, Bulgaria leads most countries in its incidence of stroke. Furthermore, a substantial number of Bulgarian patients post-stroke present with persisting communication disorders, especially aphasia. The main purpose of the present study is to conduct an evidence-based theoretical review of leading international guidelines for treatment and rehabilitation of adult stroke patients. In particular, this theoretical overview compares the current Bulgarian guidelines with those developed by the United States of America, Europe, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The Bulgarian guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases strongly recommends pharmacological treatment, which is commensurate with international standards. Nationally, a range of different language tests are currently used in post-stroke aphasia.

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Georgieva, D., Kalpachka, D., & Kalpachki, R. (2020). Stroke and aphasia rehabilitation: A comparison of international guidelines. Logopedia Silesiana, (9), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.31261/LOGOPEDIASILESIANA.2020.09.19

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No. 9 (2020)
Published: 2021-01-12


ISSN: 2300-5246
eISSN: 2391-4297
Ikona DOI 10.31261/LOGOPEDIASILESIANA

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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego | University of Silesia Press

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