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The Early Supported Stroke Discharge team (ESD) is an interdisciplinary team including Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech Language Pathology, Communications Disorder Technician and Dietitian. The ESD services NSHA Central Zone team provides intensive rehabilitation in the person’s home for up to 6 weeks.
To be eligible for services of the ESD team you must be:
How do I prepare for stroke rehabilitation in my home?
What will happen during a visit from the early Supported Stroke Discharge Team?
Team members will meet with you in your home. During the first visit a team member will work with you to set goals and start to make a rehabilitation plan.
The team will work with you, your family, and caregivers to:
Will there be any follow up?
Just like inpatient stroke rehabilitation, the ESD team typically works with people for up to 6 weeks at a time. At the end of the ESD service it is common to be referred to outpatient discipline specific services such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy. The team will also work with you to decide if there are other outpatient/ community services required.
Located at the NeuroCommons
Tel: 902 221-5400
Fax: 902 425-6574
Referrals are accepted from Nova Scotia Health teams for individuals residing within Nova Scotia Health Central Zone and up to 25 kms from the NeuroCommons (1658 Bedford Highway).
A referral form must be faxed to the ESD Coordinator at 902-425-6574, including the ESD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic consultation. This consult form is attached at the end of the ESD team referral. The ESD PM&R clinic consult must be filled out by a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.
The client will be seen by the ESD coordinator while still in hospital after the referral has been sent. The referring source will be notified if the patient is accepted to the ESD program.
The Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESD) team provides rehabilitation for people recovering from a stroke. This pamphlet explains who is eligible for ESD services, how to access services, what the team does, what will happen when the ESD team visits you, and what is expected of you.