Cognitive Therapy Approach For Post-Stroke Patients : A Review Of Literature

Abstract

Introduction Stroke is a highly consequential medical condition, characterized by a substantial risk of death and disability. Based on the data of the World Health Organization (WHO), stroke was contibuted for 6.2 million of mortalities, the second cause of death globally. In particular, half of stroke survivors encounter challenges in performing daily activities, and the psychosocial aspects of their experience often lead to a diminished quality of life, contributing to conditions like depression. In addition for the impact of physical, stroke also can induce the cognitive barriers, impacted to an attention, orientation, retention, and cognitives functions. In addressing these cognitive challenges, particularly through cognitive therapy, was shown promising in reducing levels of anxiety and depression among post-stroke individuals. This literature research deals to examine research outcomes related to various post-stroke cognitive therapies. The objective is to describe the advantages and disadvantages of this therapeutic approaches, clarify the effectiveness in rehabilitate of cognitive and psychological consequences of stroke.