Impact of Early and Intensive Rehabilitation in Preventing the Functional Decline of Stroke Patient

Other Titles

Enhancing Functionality

Abstract

The current scientific evidence indicates that an early start of intensive stroke rehabilitation may be associated with greater and faster improvement after strokes. In this context, this study intends to prove the importance of Rehabilitation Nursing care as a measure of prevention of the functional decline of the stroke inpatient.

Authors

Armenio Guardado Cruz
Daniela Simoes Maia Fonseca

Author Details

Armenio Guardado Cruz, SN, UCP Nursing Rehabilitation, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Daniela Simões Maia Fonseca, SN, Neurology Unit, University Hospital Center of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Sigma Membership

Xi

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Functional Decline Prevention, Rehabilitation Nursing, Stroke

Recommended Citation

Cruz, Armenio Guardado and Fonseca, Daniela Simoes Maia, "Impact of Early and Intensive Rehabilitation in Preventing the Functional Decline of Stroke Patient" (2018). INRC (Congress). 158.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/158

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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