Reducing Stroke Risk in African-American Men

"TEAM targets acquisition of self-management expertise and use of healthy behaviors that are intended to reduce stroke risk and burden. TEAM participants will continue in their regular medical care, supplemented by the TEAM intervention. Components are as follows:~1. A 60 minute initial session in which the nurse and the PED meet with the patient who has experienced stroke or TIA. The initial session will cover introductions, orientation, and logistic planning.~2. Five 60-minute group sessions with 6-10 stroke survivors (and their care partners as applicable) held approximately 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, and 12 week after enrollment. Sessions are co-lead by a nurse and a PED.~3. Six brief telephone sessions implemented after the conclusion of the 5 TEAM group sessions. Calls will be conducted every 2 weeks for 12 weeks. Calls will reinforce group session content, provide social support and facilitate linkage with other care providers."