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Global Stroke Toolkit (low-resource friendly): recognition, safety, and home rehab basics

A cross-language, low-resource friendly toolkit: symptom recognition, emergency actions, swallow safety basics, home fall prevention, and a simple rehab routine concept (without equipment).

Cross-cuttingEveryoneIntro15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — adapt actions to local emergency systems and clinician guidance.

Get help now

If stroke is suspected: seek emergency help immediately using the fastest available local option and note last known well time. If emergency services are limited, arrange the quickest safe transport to urgent care.

Key takeaways

  • Recognize stroke signs
  • Take emergency action appropriate to local context
  • Apply basic swallow and fall safety principles
  • Start safe, simple home practice routines

Recognize stroke

  • FAST
  • Other sudden symptoms

Emergency action

  • Call local emergency number if available
  • Find fastest safe transport
  • Record last known well

Swallow safety basics

  • Screening/assessment principles
  • Red flags
  • Ask for trained help

Fall prevention basics

  • Clear pathways
  • Bathroom safety
  • Ask for mobility training

Home rehab basics

  • Short daily practice
  • Rest breaks
  • Caregiver support

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. The most important first step when stroke is suspected is…

Question 2

2. Even without equipment, short daily practice can support recovery.

References

  1. Tier 1
    WSO Roadmap / global stroke services guideline resources
  2. Tier 4
    NINDS Know Stroke (symptoms/FAST)