Symptoms And Treatment Of A Cerebral Vascular Attack

Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in the world and is increasingly causing more stress and burden on patients and families. After the acute stages of a cerebral vascular attack (CVA) or stroke, patients begin to realize their deficits which may sometimes leave them confused and afraid to go into the community. Rehabilitation is a key focus in recovery to help victims restore their physical function to their maximum potential, as well as develop their psychosocial confidence to be able to integrate into society with a disability. Patients can have an improved recovery from stroke by participating in rehabilitation services in the community and using their support system once discharged from the acute care setting. In this paper, it will be demonstrated that caregivers of stroke patients tend to influence recovery differently. Also, stroke survivors must integrate within their community to continue positive rehabilitation because stroke survivors need a stable environme nt to flourish in recovery. Discussion Greenwood, Mackenzie, Cloud, Wilson, (2008) explains that nurses that communicate to the patient and their families to assist with treatment and rehabilitation seem to aid in the prevention of future reoccurrence of stroke. Communication and care are essential in the treatment courses post stroke. In the continuum of care for stroke survivors, an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) can help with coordinating care for the clinically complex neurological andShow MoreRelatedA Study On A Cerebral Vascular Accident1464 Words   |  6 PagesA cerebral vascular incident can happen to anyone at anytime. Some people know it be called a stroke, CVA, or brain attack. The majority of patients who have had a stoke will have another one within one year. 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