Students of College of Health Sciences of Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Imaging Sciences and Anesthesia Technology together hosted a successful and engaging event aimed at raising awareness about strokes and their prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation on 31.10.2023.
Students belonging to different professions joined together and worked in six interactive stations, each designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of stroke and its implications.
First station was dedicated to health assessments, with student volunteers checking blood pressure, blood sugar, and cardiovascular fitness as these are vital health parameters and are primary factors associated with an increased risk of stroke. Participants gained valuable insights into the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing these key metrics.
In the second station, students led a series of fun challenges, involving exercises used in the rehabilitation of cerebellar stroke patients. These challenges aimed to impart an understanding of the coordination, sensory perception, and fine motor skills that need to be re-established in stroke patients during their recovery journey.
The third station featured a series of mini-games, including a flip card memory game, an picture identification game, and an arm wrestling contest. Each of these activities was carefully designed to represent deficits commonly associated in stroke patients’ and their clinical manifestations. Participants experienced firsthand the challenges faced by stroke survivors.
Stations four and five involved informative posters detailing the pathophysiology of a stroke, different types of strokes, imaging and diagnosis techniques, and the distinction between TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident). The posters also covered signs, symptoms, risk factors, and lifestyle changes to prevent strokes. These informative displays provided participants with essential knowledge about strokes and how to mitigate their risks.
The sixth station involved a quiz on the basic knowledge people must have on stroke. Participants came in and answered questions and won a prize either for answering or for learning.
The event garnered significant participation from both students and faculty, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the educational activities and games. The event was successful in achieving its primary objectives: Raising stroke awareness, highlighting health factors, understanding stroke effects, exploring stroke deficits.
Overall, the Stroke Awareness Day event was a resounding success, fostering a sense of community awareness and equipping participants with the knowledge and motivation to take proactive steps in stroke prevention and support for stroke survivors. This initiative is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our esteemed College of Health Sciences in promoting health and well-being within the community.
