Patienters röst efter stroke : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: Stroke is a common health problem and one of the most frequent causes of disability among adults. Stroke is a collective term for cerebral infarction or brain bleeding, both of which can lead to death. Due to the injury caused by a stroke, patients may experience various symptoms depending on which part of the brain that is affected. Symptoms can include paralysis, difficulty swallowing, language disorders, and cognitive impairment. The severity of symptoms varies depending on the type of stroke, and some individuals may develop residual functional disabilities. Aim: The aim of this study was to highlight patients’ experiences regarding post-stroke nursing care. Method: The design of this study was a literature review where eight qualitative articles were analyzed using Friberg’s (2017) five-step method. Results: Two categories and six subcategories emerged from the analysis. Patients wished to be more involved in their care and wanted to be well-informed and engaged in their situation. Patients have different experiences when it comes to being a patient, which can include the feeling of questioning why this happened to them, facing obstacles, not being seen as a person, or fearing that something might be overlooked in their care. Conclusion: This study showed that patients’ experiences are important for nurses to go forward with the care the patients’ need. Patients expressed that the information they were given and in the way it was given, made the patients feel involved in their care.