PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN PATIENTS FOLLOWING A CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT: NURSING INTERVENTIONS.
Abstract
This paper addresses physical disabilities resulting from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Objectives: To identify the profile of physical disabilities resulting from CVA in the published literature and to discuss nursing interventions in advising the patients and their families in regards to the resulting disabilities. Methodology: Narrative review that used the same description in all databases, selecting papers between 1997 and 2007. Analyzed by categories of different physical disabilities. Results: 112 publications were found, 11 were selected. Three categories of disabilities have been created, according to predominance: Motor Disability (55%); Dysphasia (36%), and Aphasia (9%). Discussion: These disabilities have a high potential for interfering in daily activities generating a high degree of patient dependence on a care giver. The nurse ought to advise about the complications of immobility, dysphasia and aphasia. Conclusion: Life after effusion requires planning and nurse orientation addressed at minimizing the effects of physical disabilities for the patient.Downloads
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