Application of transitional care based on Omaha system in stroke patients

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of Omaha system-based transitional care on stroke patients' ability of daily life activities, quality of life and stroke recurrence rate. Methods A total of 82 stroke patients hospitalized in the department of neurology of this hospital were selected and divided into intervention group and control group by random number table method, 40 cases of each group. The control group received routine inpatient care, discharge instruction and telephone follow-up, while the intervention group received continued care management based on the Omaha system, led by members of the continuing care management group. Barthd index, concise health status questionnaire and physiological and biochemical indicators were used to measure the subjects at the time of inclusion and 6 months after intervention, and the recurrence rate of stroke in the two groups was compared with the end point of follow-up. Results According to the independent sample t test, the comparison between the two groups 6 months after the intervention: the patients in the intervention group had higher daily living activity ability than the control group, and the other dimensions of life quality scale except physical pain were better than the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P 0.05). Conclusion Omaha system-based transitional care can significantly improve the ability of daily life activities and quality of life of stroke patients, is an effective mode of transitional care of stroke. Key words: Transitional care; Stroke; Omaha systems; Quality of life