IRJMSH Vol 10 Issue 6 [Year 2019] ISSN 2277 – 9809 (0nline) 2348–9359 (Print) International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanity ( IRJMSH ) Page 109 www.irjmsh.com Stroke- Health Care Resources and Psychosocial Issues Mona Ranga* & Dinesh Chhabra** Affiliation: * Research Scholar, University of Delhi, **Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi ABSTRACT This article focus on the present situation of the psychological health care related to the stroke patients. Stroke research occupies a prominent area in India, as stroke is a leading cause of disability and dependency. Stroke caused substantial demands on the individual, family and health care resources. Rehabilitation of patients with stroke need concern. A large number of stroke patients are forced to live with disabilities, due to the absence of neuro-psychologist, neuro- rehabilitation centers. In India, stroke prevalence, neuropsychological assessment and intervention, community awareness, lack of neuro- rehabilitation facility, less data on the stroke prevention strategy and lack of resources were few factors hindering the significance of stroke unit in the hospital. The resource facility is confined to metro cities only. The health care resources, psychosocial issues and, rehabilitation of stroke patients were the emerging issues that are of vital importance to address. Keywords: stroke, rehabilitation, health care resources, psychosocial issues. INTRODUCTION Stroke is a major health problem in India (Poungvarin et al., 1998). Stroke is the rapid loss of brain activity(s) due to blockage in the blood vessels which, supply blood to the brain. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain and, damage the brain tissue. Stroke could be Ischemia (lack of blood flow), and a Hemorrhage. Ischemic stroke are caused by sudden occlusion of arteries supplying the brain, either due to a thrombus at the site of occlusion or formed in another part of the circulation. Hemorrhagic stroke are caused by subarachnoid hemorrhage bleeding from one of the brain`s arteries into the brain tissue or intra- cerebral hemorrhage arterial bleeding in the space between meninges. The affected area of the brain leads to disability and dysfunction, which further resulted into different kinds of neuropsychological impairments. There have been little collective efforts to study the conditions in depth with respect to clinical presentation, treatment, rehabilitation and outcomes. Stroke is the second commonest cause of death and fourth leading cause of disability worldwide (Strong, 2007). In developed countries, stroke act as a predisposing factor for epilepsy, falls and depression (Fisher, 2011). Stroke is a leading cause of functional impairments; with 20% of survivors requiring institutional care after 3 months and 15%-30% being permanently disabled (Steinwachs, 2000). A very severe stroke can cause sudden death. The most common symptoms include: confusion,