英文摘要 |
This article described the nursing experience of caring a 48-year-old woman with ischemic stroke. Because of ischemic stroke, she had right side paraplegia and aphasia. She was not able to accept the sequela of ischemic stroke. Depressive mood with occasional tears developed. The nursing period was from March 16th to April 12th, 2018. Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns were used for overall assessment. The identified health problems included impaired physical mobility, dysarthria, and hopelessness. We set up a personalized rehabilitation plan and nursing guidance with a rehabilitation therapist. Through the plan, her muscle strength, body balance, and joint contracture were improved. We praised accordingly to increase her motivation for rehabilitation. Her self-care ability and activities of daily living were also improved. A tablet was provided at the early phase to assist self-expression. Family members were educated to modify communication methods to facilitate effective communication. In addition, her speech ability was enhanced by training programs, such as singing instruction. To improve her hopelessness, she was accompanied and listened to. Various patient groups were introduced to her, so that experiences from similar patients could be shared. Gradually, she regained her confidence after realizing that her conditions could improve over time. Furthermore, her learning ability was improved through supports from family. She participated in the rehabilitation program actively and was willing to face the future positively. This article can be shared as a reference for caring stroke patients. |