Crucial nursing role in performing the appropriate bed positioning during the acute flaccid phase of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs).

To create educational program for the nursing team regarding appropriate bed positioning during the flaccid stage of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)

METHODS

The chief nursing instructor and rehabilitation department initiated an educational teaching program that involved ten senior nurses who were given learning assignments for clinical practice. The ultimate goal was to maintain joint range of motion to avoid flexion deformity or extension lag in acute flaccid stage of CVAs. At day 0, day 14, and day 30, the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) was utilized to measure the functional outcome

RESULTS

The mean ARAT score was 8.83±4.094 at inclusion, 22.87±6.015 at day 14, and 44.64±3.268 at day 30, (p < 0.001). Patients showed no flexion deformity or extension lag at the end of the study period

CONCLUSION

For CVAs patients, the nursing staff's daily implementation of proper bed posture was essential for enhancing the rehabilitation program and optimum functional recovery.