Supporting self-care in prevention of stroke disease through patient education
Kizza, Esther; Acharya, Binu; Maharjan, Rajani (2014)
Kizza, Esther
Acharya, Binu
Maharjan, Rajani
Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014120518709
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014120518709
Tiivistelmä
Stroke is a medical emergency that on occurrence proceeds to mortality or physical disability. Self-care is a profound tool in prevention of stroke disease. Nurses are in an ideal position to play a vital role in ongoing patient education about risk factors, signs and symptoms, and hence assist in prevention of stroke disease among adult population.
The aim of this thesis was to enhance knowledge on the prevention of stroke disease through patient education. Systematic literature review was applied to conduct the study. The online databases that were systematically searched included Cinahl, Ebsco and Sage. A total 24 articles were pertinent to the thesis topic. Inductive content analysis was used to analyse the data gathered from these articles. In addition, inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to key out the information relevant in answering the research question in thesis.
The research questions of this thesis were: What information is relevant in prevention of stroke disease? What is the benefit of patient education?
The study resulted into a number of themes in relation to supporting self-care in prevention of stroke which includes; various aspects of prevention, patient education methods and risk factors of stroke disease. This thesis can empower nurses on how to appropriately educate the patients on prevention of stoke disease through enrichment of knowledge on risk factors and pathophysiology of the disease.
The aim of this thesis was to enhance knowledge on the prevention of stroke disease through patient education. Systematic literature review was applied to conduct the study. The online databases that were systematically searched included Cinahl, Ebsco and Sage. A total 24 articles were pertinent to the thesis topic. Inductive content analysis was used to analyse the data gathered from these articles. In addition, inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to key out the information relevant in answering the research question in thesis.
The research questions of this thesis were: What information is relevant in prevention of stroke disease? What is the benefit of patient education?
The study resulted into a number of themes in relation to supporting self-care in prevention of stroke which includes; various aspects of prevention, patient education methods and risk factors of stroke disease. This thesis can empower nurses on how to appropriately educate the patients on prevention of stoke disease through enrichment of knowledge on risk factors and pathophysiology of the disease.