Stroke 2026 Info site

Lived Experience – Stroke Survivor(s)

Friday, September 18, 2026

8:10 AM - 8:50 AM

Salon B

Session Details

By the end of this session participants will be able to: - Describe the lived experiences of young stroke survivors and recognize the psychosocial, functional, and recovery-related challenges that inform patient-centred care. - Discuss how patient led online forums and shared narratives can be used to improve public awareness of stroke in younger populations and support more empathetic, informed clinical practice.

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