Application effect of ICF generic set in rehabilitation nursing of stroke patients with hemiplegia

Objective The application of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) generic set in rehabilitation nursing of stroke patients with hemiplegia was evaluated, providing a theory basis for rehabilitation in stroke patients. Methods Fifty-three stroke in-patients with hemiplegia were treated in the department of rehabilitation medicine in Xuzhou Central Hospital from January to October in 2015. They were included in the investigation. After admitted to hospital the patients were evaluated with the generic set of ICF. According to the scores of seven categories in the evaluation of the patients, appropriate rehabilitation and nursing measures were made. After the intervention in hospitalization the patients were evaluated with the generic set of ICF again when they were discharged from hospital. The rehabilitation of the patients was compared based on the two scores evaluated before and after the intervention. Results In the seven categories of ICF generic set, no significant difference was found in the scores of b152, b280 and d850 before and after the intervention (P>0.05). Significant differences were found in the scores of b130, d230, d450, d455 and so on before and after the intervention (P<0.05). Conclusions The application of ICF generic set in the assessment of the status of hemiplegic patients and the corresponding reinforcement of rehabilitation nursing intervention can make body functions, movement and participation degrees of hemiplegic patients strong and promote their recovery. Key words: Stroke; Hemiplegia; Rehabilitation nursing; Generic set of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health