Guidelines to the Caretakers of Hemiplegia Patients in Acute Phase of Post-Episode Stroke (AVE)

Authors

  • Fabiana Nonino CESUMAR
  • Márcia Regina Benedeti CESUMAR
  • Elisa Kreulich CESUMAR

Keywords:

Reabilitação, Cuidadores, Orientações, Rehabilitation, Caregivers, Guidelines.

Abstract

Hemiplegia is the classic sign of brain neurovascular disease and main interest for therapists. It is estimated that occur, worldwide, about 600,000 cases of stroke per year. In such cases, the sooner they begin the treatment better the prognosis, and one of the most important aspects for the rehabilitation of the patient are the guidelines provided for them and, mainly, to caregivers. The objective was to evaluate the influence of the guidelines through a questionnaire answered by patients or their caregivers. The results showed that the food, socialization, personal hygiene aspects and the need to carry out physiotherapy the caregivers and patients are well targeted, but the aspects of the room layout and correct positioning guidelines are few. It was concluded that the guidelines are for a fundamental importance for the patient recovery.

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Author Biographies

Fabiana Nonino, CESUMAR

Docente do departamento de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR; Fisioterapeuta especialista. E-mail: fabiananonino@yahoo.com.br

Márcia Regina Benedeti, CESUMAR

Docente Mestre do departamento de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR; Fisioterapeuta. E-mail: mrbenedeti@brturbo.com.br

Elisa Kreulich, CESUMAR

Fisioterapeuta graduada pelo Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: kreulich@hotmail.com

Published

2009-03-20

How to Cite

Nonino, F., Benedeti, M. R., & Kreulich, E. (2009). Guidelines to the Caretakers of Hemiplegia Patients in Acute Phase of Post-Episode Stroke (AVE). Saúde E Pesquisa, 1(3), 287–293. Retrieved from https://periodicos.unicesumar.edu.br/index.php/saudpesq/article/view/843

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