Altered living: coping, hope and quality of life after stroke

This care study assesses how individuals who have had a stroke negotiate loss of functional abilities and disruption to life in order to achieve quality of life. Focusing on a particular individual in a rehabilitation ward, the article discusses how continued problem-solving and goal-setting is impe...

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Published in:	British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) Vol. 16; no. 20; p. 1266
Main Author:	Western, Helen
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 08-11-2007
Subjects:	Activities of Daily Living - psychology Adaptation, Psychological Aged, 80 and over Female Goals Humans Internal-External Control Life Change Events Morale Nurse's Role - psychology Nurse-Patient Relations Patient Participation - methods Patient Participation - psychology Personal Satisfaction Power (Psychology) Problem Solving Quality of Life - psychology Recovery of Function Social Support Stress, Psychological - prevention & control Stroke - complications Stroke - psychology Stroke Rehabilitation
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Summary:	This care study assesses how individuals who have had a stroke negotiate loss of functional abilities and disruption to life in order to achieve quality of life. Focusing on a particular individual in a rehabilitation ward, the article discusses how continued problem-solving and goal-setting is imperative to life satisfaction. However, this process is only possible when individuals feel that they have autonomy and mastery over their own existence, and so healthcare professionals must encourage them to make decisions about their care. By empowering individuals to do this they can achieve satisfaction by altering the values they ascribe to different areas of their lives.
ISSN:	0966-0461
DOI:	10.12968/bjon.2007.16.20.27573