Sensation

 

Recommendations 6.5.1

A. All patients should be assessed for alteration in sensation. If indicated, a more formal assessment of sensory loss should be undertaken (e.g. using the Nottingham Sensory Assessment, Erasmus medical centre version)

B. Any patient who has sensory loss should be taught how to take care of the limb and avoid injury

C. Sensory discrimination training should be offered to people with sensory impairment after stroke, as part of goal directed rehabilitation

 

Sources 6.5.2

A. Consensus; Connell et al 2008; Stolk-Hornsveld et al 2006

B. Consensus

C. Carey et al 2011; Carey and Matyas 2005; Stolk-Hornsveld et al 2006