Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations: Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation Following Stroke. Part One: Stroke Rehabilitation Planning for Optimal Care Delivery, 7th Edition Update 2025

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations 7 th edition update of the Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation module is presented in three parts. This publication, Part One of the series, reflects the growing and changing body of research evidence available to guide planning, ongoing screening and assessment, management, education, and support of individuals with stroke, their families, and caregivers. This module provides guidance for the planning and delivery of coordinated and seamless systems of care from acute stroke onset to return to community settings by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers with expertise in stroke. These recommendations were developed with active involvement of people with lived experience of stroke at all phases. These recommendations are intended to support the progress achieved during the initial recovery stages and enable individuals with stroke to resume life roles and leisure activities as best as possible, to achieve optimal recovery goals. Evidence for effective rehabilitation therapies and support for individuals with stroke and their families continues to emerge and gaps in knowledge should drive future research.