About This Website

WHY WAS THIS SITE MADE?

This website was created because it can be difficult to find information about the cognitive and communication difficulties that occur after a right hemisphere stroke.

People who have been affected by right hemisphere stroke say that they want information that is specific to them, rather than a more general overview of stroke. There are many things that are unique to a right hemisphere stroke. Communication changes in a different way than what might happen when someone had a left hemisphere stroke.

“The website that was recommended to us had a wonderful handout on stroke and communication. But, it was very general. You read a pack of information but think that it is very different to what you have.”

A right hemisphere stroke can significantly impact the lives of those who have the stroke and also the people in their lives. People affected by a right hemisphere stroke deserve access to information that is correct, current, and available when they wish to access it.

Even healthcare professionals say that it is hard to find tailored resources about particular types of communication difficulties that would be valuable to share with patients and their families.

“I have had difficulty finding appropriate educational resources for clients with right hemisphere stroke. I believe education for family members is extremely important given the impact that a right hemisphere stroke can have on pragmatics (the way we communicate), and subsequently relationships.”

Although information is provided during hospital admission, the information might come at a time when someone with right hemisphere stroke is not ready to receive it, for example because of difficulty concentrating, or needing to first experience what it is like to return to activities and relationships at home.

The aim of this website is to make downloadable information available that can be accessed when it is needed, to be shared with friends and family, making it easier for them to understand how they can help.

This site providesinformation about cognitive and communication changesthat occur after a right hemisphere stroke. Physical and mood related changes may also occur which should be discussed with your general practitioner.

You can contribute too!

This website is updated periodically. You an play a role in making sure that what we do here is relevant to you. Please contact us if you have suggestions for how we can improve.

WHO MADE THIS SITE?

This site is the product of a collaboration between speech pathologists, other healthcare professionals, people with right hemisphere stroke and their family members. You can read more about the professionals who contributed content to this website below.

The quotations used throughout the website are the actual words of people affected by, or providing support to people with right hemisphere stroke.

The development of this website was also supported by Speech Pathology Australia, the national association for speech pathologists, through a research grant, and by Griffith University.

CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS

People affected by right hemisphere stroke and those who support them.

Thank you to the speech pathologists, people with right hemisphere stroke, their friends and family members who shared experiences and advice about the communication changes that happen after a right hemisphere stroke.