Self-Management and Stroke

Stroke continues to be a major cause of death and disability across the globe. Stroke impacts physical and psychological quality of life, and effective stroke interventions should thus be holistic and multidimensional. In addition to focusing on stroke recovery, self-management interventions targeting coping strategies are critical. In addition to reviewing the impact of stroke on individuals, this chapter presents as an example, the Bridges Self-Management Program developed for the stroke population. This chapter also provides information about contextualization of the Bridges Self-Management Program, as well as recommendations for future directions on stroke clinical practice.