The effect of a self-care education program on cerebrovascular disease patients' activities of daily living

Tuncay F. O., Mollaoglu M.

NEUROLOGY PSYCHIATRY AND BRAIN RESEARCH, cilt.13, sa.2, ss.83-88, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Dergi Adı: NEUROLOGY PSYCHIATRY AND BRAIN RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.83-88
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cerebrovascular disease, self care, daily living activities, patient and family education, STROKE, REHABILITATION, DISCHARGE, SUPPORT
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose. Cerebrovasculer Disease (CVD) is in first place for frequency and importance among all of the neurologic diseases in adults. Cerebrovascular disease is the cause for severe disabilities in individuals and affects their self care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). This study was conducted as an experimental study for the purpose of investigating the effect of a self-care education program given to individuals with the diagnosis of Cerebrovascular disease on their level of independence in activities of daily living.