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Original Research Article

Year: 2017 | Month: February | Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 221-226

Assessment of Neurological Deficit among Cerebrovascular Accident Patient in Selected Hospital

Rahul B. Pandit1, Dr. Mary Mathews2, Dr. Shashikala Sangle3

1Ph.D. Scholar, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
2Professor & Principal, MGM College of Nursing, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
3Professor, B. J. Govt. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Corresponding Author: Rahul B. Pandit

ABSTRACT

Stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Those who survive are often left with disabilities that decrease quality of life and increase a need for institutional care. The aim of this study was to assess the neurological deficit and identify the problem of the Cerebrovascular accident patients.
Methods: A Descriptive research approach was used for the present study. The study comprised of 50 Cerebrovascular accident patients admitted in selected hospital. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale a standardized research tool was used for data collection. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used. Formal permission was obtained from concerned authority from selected Hospital for data collection.
Results: The results showed that most 82% of the Cerebrovascular accident patients were having moderate level stroke and 8% of Cerebrovascular accident patients were having severe level of stroke. Maximum 90% of CVA patients were having problem for Communication. 84% of CVA patients were having problem for movement and 84% of CVA patients were having problem for ADL’s. There was not significant association found with selected demographic variable except age among Cerebrovascular accident patients.
Conclusion: The study result shows that 82% of the Cerebrovascular accident patients were having moderate level stroke and 8% of Cerebrovascular accident patients were having severe level of stroke. Maximum 90% of CVA patients were having problem for Communication. 84% of CVA patients were having problem for movement and 84% of CVA patients were having problem for ADL’s. There is need for the education of patient as well as their caregivers on care of Cerebrovascular accident patients.

Key words: Neurological Deficit, Cerebrovascular accident patients.

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