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The effectiveness of continuity of care for the stroke patient

This thesis investigated planned nursing intervention based on a detailed assessment to determine whether this would result in stroke patients and their families having a better understanding of pathology, a shorter hospitalization, and the ability to cope with minor problems and activities of daily living when discharged. An experimental group supervised by the author was compared with a control group. In addition, the patient's initial and discharge level of independent function was compared with the control group.The investigation revealed that there was a positive relationship between planned nursing intervention and the increase in knowledge of pathology, ability to cope with minor problems and the activities of daily living. The hypothesis that a shorter hospitalization would result for the experimental group was not proven. All patients increased their level of independent function. The experimental group had a higher level of independent function at discharge than the control group.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180669
Date03 June 2011
CreatorsMorford, Evelyn Knuth
ContributorsExley, Ethelyn E.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Formatviii, 122 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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