This essay will focus on a lady named Lilly who is only 45 years old and has been in hospital for several weeks so far after having a stroke. Lilly had a stroke which is known as and Ischaemic Stroke, which according to The Stroke Association, ‘’is caused by a blockage cutting off blood supply to the brain.’’ According to healthcare practitioners Lilly’s stroke was the result of high blood pressure, which according to the Stroke Association, ‘’is a contributing factor in around half of all strokes.’’ This topic was chosen as by having the stroke Lilly has became exposed to vulnerabilities as well as having many risk factors relating to this condition. As Lilly is still relatively young and has a husband and three children, aged 23, 20
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According to Gov Scot vulnerability is defined as, ‘’a person who is incapable to take care of him or himself and in need of care and attention ascending out of age of infirmity, or suffering from a health condition or mental health condition.’’ Lilly is considered vulnerable after having a stroke as inevitably her life has changed considerably. Lilly feels powerless, physically, and emotionally weak as well as feeling that she won’t be the same again. Lilly is vulnerable as she can not see passed her stroke and is reluctant to accept help from within her rehabilitation ward. As well as being vulnerable, Lilly also possesses risk factors which relate to her stroke. WHO defines risk factors as, ‘’any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.’’ Because of Lilly’s stroke, she has many risk factors which have generated from this. Having low self-esteem will undeniably increase Lilly’s chances of becoming depressed. One significant risk factor that will influence Lilly is high family stress. Lilly’s family are becoming increasingly apprehensive towards Lilly’s reluctance to actively accept help from health professionals such as, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. As mentioned in the introduction Lilly’s stroke was the result of her high blood pressure which specialised have confirmed. They stated that after further …show more content…
Within hospital Lilly with receive continuing support from variety of health professionals who are best trained to treat stroke patients through compassionate care by using interpersonal skills, communication, person-centered care by focusing on legal principles and the patients’ rights and dignity at the core. Experts believe Lilly’s stroke was caused by her continuing high blood pressure. Whilst under hospital care experts will continue to monitor Lilly’s blood pressure and decide the best medication to provide her with to reduce her chances of a recurring stroke. Specialist professionals who will look after Lilly whilst in hospital consist of, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietician, Physiatrist as well as an occupational therapist. Lilly will receive person-centered care from each and everyone health care professional as each person who has suffered from a stroke is entirely different and requires individualised, specific care (Stroke Association, 2017). Although Lilly has not be cooperative at present, it is of best interest that health care professionals continue to communicate effortlessly with Lilly to gain a therapeutic relationship with her and her family to encourage and support Lilly’s rehabilitation. It is important that nurses and other specialists actively encourage Lilly to take her blood pressure medication and educate her on the importance of
According to Gov Scot vulnerability is defined as, ‘’a person who is incapable to take care of him or himself and in need of care and attention ascending out of age of infirmity, or suffering from a health condition or mental health condition.’’ Lilly is considered vulnerable after having a stroke as inevitably her life has changed considerably. Lilly feels powerless, physically, and emotionally weak as well as feeling that she won’t be the same again. Lilly is vulnerable as she can not see passed her stroke and is reluctant to accept help from within her rehabilitation ward. As well as being vulnerable, Lilly also possesses risk factors which relate to her stroke. WHO defines risk factors as, ‘’any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.’’ Because of Lilly’s stroke, she has many risk factors which have generated from this. Having low self-esteem will undeniably increase Lilly’s chances of becoming depressed. One significant risk factor that will influence Lilly is high family stress. Lilly’s family are becoming increasingly apprehensive towards Lilly’s reluctance to actively accept help from health professionals such as, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. As mentioned in the introduction Lilly’s stroke was the result of her high blood pressure which specialised have confirmed. They stated that after further …show more content…
Within hospital Lilly with receive continuing support from variety of health professionals who are best trained to treat stroke patients through compassionate care by using interpersonal skills, communication, person-centered care by focusing on legal principles and the patients’ rights and dignity at the core. Experts believe Lilly’s stroke was caused by her continuing high blood pressure. Whilst under hospital care experts will continue to monitor Lilly’s blood pressure and decide the best medication to provide her with to reduce her chances of a recurring stroke. Specialist professionals who will look after Lilly whilst in hospital consist of, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietician, Physiatrist as well as an occupational therapist. Lilly will receive person-centered care from each and everyone health care professional as each person who has suffered from a stroke is entirely different and requires individualised, specific care (Stroke Association, 2017). Although Lilly has not be cooperative at present, it is of best interest that health care professionals continue to communicate effortlessly with Lilly to gain a therapeutic relationship with her and her family to encourage and support Lilly’s rehabilitation. It is important that nurses and other specialists actively encourage Lilly to take her blood pressure medication and educate her on the importance of