title: Effect of nursing care on self-care efficiency of patients with hemiparesis.
abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the role of a nurse in rehabilitation of patients with hemiparesis. The study covered 60 patients--21 males and 39 females, aged 39-65, who underwent cerebral stroke and retained good verbal contact. While the patients were performing various instrumental-manual activities they were trained for self-care activities, and the effects were analysed. Self-care activities included hygienic activities and control of the body functions, such as: control of cardiovascular parameters, consumption of meals, control of sphincter muscles, prevention of muscular contractures and atrophy, as well as bed-sores and hemi-neglect syndrome. At Stage 1 of the study a considerable percentage of patients (approx. 50%) represented a lower category of self-care, while at Stage 2 the greatest number of patients attained a higher category (approx. 73.0%). In general, a considerable increase was noted in the percentage of patients who were efficient with respect to self-care, i.e. by 23.0%.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin.
authors.forename: Kazimiera
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Adamczyk
authors.forename: Regina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lorencowicz
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zajko
authors.forename: Elzbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rejszel
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010291:Paresis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011788:Quality of Life; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy