Tellis-Nayak M
Nurs Clin North Am. 1986 Jun;21(2):339-43.
Health professionals often share in the public's patronizing attitude toward a stroke patient. Since the stroke patient is often an older adult, that discriminatory attitude is reinforced by the stereotypes and myths about aging. Hence, the role of the nurse in rehabilitation of an elderly stroke patient calls for a sophisticated understanding of the situation. Not only should the patient's mental, social, and personal needs be taken into account, but also the difficulties that stem from the structure and culture of an acute-care hospital and the peculiar circumstances of the caregiver at home. We have recorded significant gains regarding strokes on the clinical front. The next challenge is to achieve success in the careful management and rehabilitation of the elderly stroke patient. The nurse can lead the way.
医疗保健专业人员常常与公众一样，对中风患者持居高临下的态度。由于中风患者往往是老年人，这种歧视性态度因有关衰老的刻板印象和误解而得到强化。因此，护士在老年中风患者康复中的作用需要对这种情况有深入的理解。不仅要考虑患者的心理、社会和个人需求，还要考虑急症医院的结构和文化所带来的困难以及家中护理人员的特殊情况。我们在临床方面已记录到中风治疗取得了显著进展。下一个挑战是在老年中风患者的精心管理和康复方面取得成功。护士可以起到带头作用。
