Resources for Health Professionals
The following resources have been developed by the National Stroke Network and its specialist working groups, clinical experts and research academics.
These resources are displayed in alphabetical order. The search button makes your search easier.
If you have resources to share that are designed for health professionals, please share these in an email admin@strokenetwork.org.nz
Allied Health Best Practice Guide for Telehealth
Telehealth is the practice of healthcare, education and consultation through telecommunications technology. This may include telephone, text, app-based systems and video conferencing.
Telehealth is also referred to as telepractice, telemedicine and telerehabilitation. AHANZ has adopted the term telehealth to be used when referring to this practice.
Acute Stroke Thrombolysis Guideline
This stroke thrombolysis guideline is intended to guide clinicians when planning stroke thrombolysis with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (Alteplase).
Interpreting AROC reports for Stroke Rehabilitation Improvement
The Stroke Rehabilitation Working Group has recommended that all DHBs collect AROC (Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre) data for stroke. This brief guide is to help stroke rehabilitation teams and managers understand and interpret the reports.
Rehabilitation Services Specifications
Rehabilitation Services Specifications to guide provision of Inpatient and Community Rehabilitation.
Simply Stroke - Rehabilitation for stroke teams
A summary of recommendations for therapy teams from the 2010 NZ Guidelines for the Management of Stroke