Nursing Program Rehabilitation for post-puerperal patient with stroke

a case report

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.95359pt

Keywords:

Stroke, Postpartum Period, Rehabilitation Nursing, Stroke Rehabilitation, Health Gains

Abstract

Objective: Identify health gains in post-puerperal patient care after ischemic stroke during a Rehabilitation Nursing Program.

Method: Case report conducted in February 2022 in a hospital in the region of Porto, Portugal, with a puerperal patient victim of ischemic stroke undergoing a Rehabilitation Nursing Program during 12 days of hospitalization. Rehabilitation nursing care was sustained in the theoretical reference of Afaf Meleis.

Results: The implementation of the rehabilitation nursing program produced gains in the functional recovery of the puerperal patient, specifically in the ability to perform daily life activities, increase muscle strength, improve balance, and walk, thereby enabling greater autonomy.

Conclusion: The results reinforce the importance of Rehabilitation Nursing in rehabilitation and functional recovery. For clinical practice, it is emphasized that implementing personalized programs, which incorporate early and evidence-based interventions, is crucial for optimizing rehabilitation.

Author Biographies

Rosa Maria Nunes Leão, Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa. Penafiel. Portugal.

Licenciada em Enfermagem. Enfermeira Especialista em Enfermagem de Reabilitação na Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa, Penafiel, Porto, Portugal.

Mónica Guilhermina Gonçalves Teixeira, Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa. Penafiel. Portugal.

Licenciada em Enfermagem. Enfermeira Especialista em Enfermagem de Reabilitação na Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa, Penafiel, Porto, Portugal

Mariana Mendes, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Enfermeira Mestre em Ciências da Saúde. Doutoranda em enfermagem pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Olga Maria Pimenta Lopes Ribeiro, Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Doutorada e Pós-Doutorada em Enfermagem. Professora Adjunta na Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

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Published

2025-05-22

How to Cite

Leão, R. M. N., Teixeira, M. G. G., Mendes, M., & Ribeiro, O. M. P. L. (2025). Nursing Program Rehabilitation for post-puerperal patient with stroke: a case report. Cogitare Enfermagem, 30. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.95359pt

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Vol. 30 (2025)

Section

Experience/ Case Report

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