A study to assess the effectiveness of comprehensive nursing rehabilitation programme on improving the quality of life among post acute stroke patients admitted in selected multispeciality hospitals at Thanjavur city

Abstract

The focus of the study was to identify the variables including coping ability, upper limb motor function and activity of daily living after exposure to Comprehensive Nursing Rehabilitation programme. Data were gathered through stroke specific quality of life scale (SSQOL). The data gathered are analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method and interpretation is made based on the objectives of the study to determine the effectiveness of Comprehensive Nursing Rehabilitation Programme (CNRP) on quality of life among patients with Post acute stroke in experimental and control group. Most of the complications, related to stroke are occurring due to delayed rehabilitation or unawareness on the disease and its management. Self-care offers a real potential for improving their health status, and thus to prevent the disability and deteriorating health cost. Early comprehensive rehabilitation would be the most effective and appropriate approach to improve quality of life among stroke patients, Nurses have more responsibility in improving quality of life of stroke patients nurses need to develop skill in providing comprehensive care to stroke patients and effectively involve in early rehabilitation after acute care to bring a stroke patients to near normal life. Need to create awareness among nurses as well as patients regarding importance of early rehabilitation to prevent complications and improve quality of life. (Even though rehabilitation does not quotcurequot the effects of stroke in that it does not reverse brain damage). The study concluded that the comprehensive Nursing Rehabilitation Programme (CNRP) was an effective intervention tool in improving the QOL of the stroke patients Hence, the study recommended the utilization of comprehensive Nursing Rehabilitation Programme (CNRP) by Community Health Nurses, Nurse Educators, Nurse Administrators, Nurse Researchers and Health care professionals to improve the QOL among stroke patients. newline