Guide to Home Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients with Stroke in the Convalescent Stage
10.3760/cma.j,issn.1673-4246.2009.04.018
- VernacularTitle:老年中风患者恢复期的康复指导
- Author:
Zhijie CHEN
;
Xinru GE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Elderly stroke;
Home-based rehabilitation
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2009;31(4):326-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Due to the limitation of length of stay, hospital costs, medical conditions, and other restrictions, the time in the hospital for rehabilitation therapy is limited for patients with stroke in the convalescent stage. They need to continue rehabilitation treatment at home after being discharged from hospital. The provision of rehabilitation for stroke patients is one of professional courses in community care. Community nurses guide for home-based rehabilitation through a variety of guidance methods plays a positive role in improving the quality of life of the patients.
