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Implication of Mauk Nursing Intervention Model on Coping Strategies of Stroke Survivors



Shoja M1 ; Dalvandi A1 ; Khanke HR1 ; Mouziraji ZE1 ; Tafakhori A2 ; Sarraf P2 ; Kazemi R3 ; Biglarian A1 ; Mauk KL4
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  1. 1. University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Stroke Rehabilitation of Tabassom, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. College of Nursing, Valparaiso University, IN, United States

Source: Iranian Rehabilitation Journal Published:2015

Abstract

Objectives: Stroke is a major event in one's life, and patients will inevitably require the use of coping strategies in order to try to reestablish acceptable life equilibrium. Due to the extensive role that nurses can be active members in the patient's rehabilitation plan, the Mauk model is a model that focuses on stroke patients. For each stage of this model, Mauk has developed appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions. This study aimed to analyze the effect of implementation of the Mauk nursing rehabilitation model (Agonizing phase, Fantasy phase, Realizing phase) on the coping strategies of stroke patients. Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test - post-test study. The interventions are identified and coping strategies for patients based on the Mauk model have been trained. Convenience sampling has been done in Imam Khomeini hospital and Tabassom rehabilitation center in 1392. Data collection instruments included a demographic questionnaire and a coping strategies questionnaire for stroke patients. The educational program was implemented in sessions of 45 minutes. The patients' coping strategies, before and after training, were assessed. Data was statistically analyzed using descriptive and inferential tests in SPSS software 16. Results: The mean score for coping strategies before intervention was 111.42 ±11.71, and after intervention was 102.14± 12.45 (P < 0.05). The physical, mental and social dimensions in the coping strategies showed significant differences before and after intervention. Discussion: Using the rehabilitation program interventions for effectively dealing with stress, changing and unpredictable behavior patterns in chronic patients is an important component of the treatment protocol, and helps deliver an increase in coping strategies for stroke patients.