After stroke - learning how to live with a disability : a patient guidance booklet
Niemi, Leena; Poutiainen, Elisa (2013)
Niemi, Leena
Poutiainen, Elisa
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013120219465
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013120219465
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The purpose of this Bachelor’s thesis was to produce a patient guidance booklet in English for foreign patients who suffer from cerebrovascular disorders. The booklet included general information about stroke and how to live with a disability. The family’s role was also taken into account.
This thesis was carried out as a functional thesis. It was based on researched information. Literature was gathered from reliable sources, such as CINAHL, Pubmed and books related to the topic. The results from three expert interviews corroborated the information gathered from different sources. This thesis’ emphasis was on multiculturalism and cerebrovascular disorders, especially focusing on rehabilitation and discharge process.
The fact that there were no existing studies concerning foreign stroke patients in Finland makes this thesis significant and it is beneficial for multicultural stroke patients. Further studies should be conducted to find out the needs of a foreign patient.
This thesis was carried out as a functional thesis. It was based on researched information. Literature was gathered from reliable sources, such as CINAHL, Pubmed and books related to the topic. The results from three expert interviews corroborated the information gathered from different sources. This thesis’ emphasis was on multiculturalism and cerebrovascular disorders, especially focusing on rehabilitation and discharge process.
The fact that there were no existing studies concerning foreign stroke patients in Finland makes this thesis significant and it is beneficial for multicultural stroke patients. Further studies should be conducted to find out the needs of a foreign patient.