Effect of Nursing Intervention on Activities of Daily Living of Patients with Cerebral Trauma in Recovery Phase

VernacularTitle:脑外伤恢复期康复护理干预对患者日常生活活动能力的影响
Author: Jiaxing XIE ; Xiaonin ZHANG ; Na WEI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cerebral trauma, recovery phase, rehabilitation nursing, activities of daily living
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(8):780-782
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of nursing intervention on cerebral trauma patients in recovery phase. Methods 156 cerebral trauma patients who had more than 6 months course of disease received rehabilitation training and nursing care, and their activities of daily living (ADL) were accessed by modified Barthel index. Results The score of ADL in patients who had course of disease about 6~12 months was lower than patients who had more than 12 months course (P<0.05) before nursing care. The scores improved in both groups after nursing care (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between 2 groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Rehabilitation training and nursing care may facilitate the recovery of ADL of cerebral trauma patients in recovery phase.