REHABILITATION NURSING CONSULTATION OF THE PATIENT AFTER A CEREBROVASCULAR EVENT: WHAT DEVIATIONS WERE FOUND IN THE PLAN OUTLINED BY THE REHABILITATION NURSE?

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in a variety of deficits, motor and cognitive-behavioral, as well as emotional. Thus, rehabilitation nursing has great importance in helping the patient regain lost capacities and become independent again, including family in this process. However, the work of the rehabilitation nurse should not be restricted to the acute phase and should be extended over time, especially after returning home, when problems related to a higher degree of dependence arise. Objective: Analyze deviations from the plan defined at discharge by the rehabilitation nurse. Method: An exploratory, descriptive, retrospective and quantitative study involving 339 patients. Results: Patients have a mean age of 71 years, are predominantly male, and the predominant vascular event was ischemic stroke. The majority of patients presented functional and motor improvement after discharge. Several problems were identified in the consultation and corrective measures were taken to prevent them from worsening and to promote future corrections. Statistically significant relationships were established between the degree of dependence and the institutionalization of the patients, as well as between the cognitive alterations and the degree of dependence. Conclusion: The results made it clear that even after discharge, patients with stroke need support, support, guidance, teaching and training to improve outcomes and prevent complications. Hence, the work of the rehabilitation nurse should extend beyond the discharge of the patient with stroke, with a view to the future with greater security.