Impaired verbal communication - research in the post cerebrovascular accident

One of the most common sequelae in people with Cerebrovascular accident, and that affect the quality of life of the patients, is the alteration in communication. The study aimed at investigating the prevalence of the nursing diagnosis Impaired Verbal Communication in patients with stroke in the reha...

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Published inRev. RENE Vol. 14; no. 5; pp. 877 - 885
Main Authors Chaves, Daniel Bruno Resende, Costa, Alice Gabrielle de Souza, Oliveira, Ana Railka Souza de OliveiraAna Railka Souza de, Silva, Viviane Martins, Araujo, Thelma Leite de, Lopes, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidade Federal do Ceará 01.01.2013
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Communication
Nursing
Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Diagnosis; Communication
Stroke
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Summary:One of the most common sequelae in people with Cerebrovascular accident, and that affect the quality of life of the patients, is the alteration in communication. The study aimed at investigating the prevalence of the nursing diagnosis Impaired Verbal Communication in patients with stroke in the rehabilitation phase. It is an exploratory cross-sectional study, conducted in two rehabilitation institutions in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. 40 patients were assessed in the period March-April, 2008. Impaired verbal communication was found in 15 participants (37.5%). The change in speech represented by the diagnosis Impaired Verbal Communication is an alteration present among the patients affected by stroke who were enrolled in this study. The change in speech is an important sequela, one which deserves more attention and preparation of the nurses to provide specific care to people in this condition.
ISSN:2175-6783
1517-3852
2175-6783
DOI:10.15253/2175-6783.2013000500003