+1 (629)348-3199An Investigation of the outcomes of stroke patients in the community: Is it possible to recovery well after golden rehabilitation period
Joint Event on 2nd European Nursing Congress & International Conference on Clinical Nursing & Practice
October 24-25, 2019 | Zurich, Switzerland
Wen Hsi Chiu, Su Feng Wang, Yu-Ju Hsieh and Hsin Min Wang
Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management School, Taiwan
Scientific Tracks Abstracts : J Intensive Crit Care Nurs
Abstract:
Background: Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in
Taiwan and is the main cause of disability globally. Yang, et al.
(2011) address most of the stroke people whose aged 65 and
over are cared for at home, but the frequency of rehabilitation
care for these elderlies is the lowest. Community-based care
is another way to look after stroke patients in long-term
condition. Currently, little is known about community clinic
care of stroke patients when the patients returned home
from the hospital.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyse the patient
data of a community clinic to understand the outcome of the
care of stroke patients.
Method: A retrospective study which reviewed the stroke
patients’charts in a community clinic was adopted. Data were
collected from 2011 to 2016. 388 patients’ data were showed
in this study.
Result: The result showed that the improvement of stroke
patients in the upper limbs and lower limbs is the most
significant, and its progress can reach nearly 75~80%.
Moreover, the slurred speech of this group can be improved
by about 20%. Although the symptoms of drooling and
choking were also improved, the progress is about 10~15%.
Conclusion: The community clinic care may be another way
to facilitate the progress of stroke patients after transition
from the hospital to the home.
Biography:
Wen Hsi Chiu has completed her Phd from Edinburgh Napier University, UK in 211. She is the deputy director/assistant professor of Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management School, Taiwan. In academic area, she is interested in innovative teaching methods and OSCE examination, evaluation and outcome for students. She is also interested in carried out research in caring for long term patients in the community.
E-mail: anniec3636@gmail.com
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