The aim of the study was to utilize the “nursing care map” (NCM) for home care stroke patients. A longitudinal research model was used in this study. The sample consisted of 31 stroke patients and their care- givers. The findings of the study indicated: (1) 2.8% variance was found. Patient condition and family financial stress were major facfors for variance in employing NCM (92%). (2) Patient complications were improved significantly by applying the nursing care map (OR=17, p<0.001). Incidence of pressure sores was most significantly decreased. The caregivers’ competence in caring were also significantly improved, (3) Families’ average satisfaction toward the nursing care was 4.13 (M=4, range 1-5) Significant factors influencing quality of home health care included: preexisting complications, caregiver’s educational level and family income. In conclusion, the nursing care map could provide a suitable patient care model for home care stroke patients.
The aim of the study was to utilize the “nursing care map” (NCM) for home care stroke patients. A longitudinal research model was used in this study. The sample consisted of 31 stroke patients and their care- givers. The findings of the study indicated: (1) 2.8% variance was found. Patient condition and family financial stress were major facfors for variance in employing NCM (92%). (2) Patient complications were improved significantly by applying the nursing care map (OR=17, p<0.001). Incidence of pressure sores was most significantly decreased. The caregivers’ competence in caring were also significantly improved, (3) Families’ average satisfaction toward the nursing care was 4.13 (M=4, range 1-5) Significant factors influencing quality of home health care included: preexisting complications, caregiver’s educational level and family income. In conclusion, the nursing care map could provide a suitable patient care model for home care stroke patients.