Effects of 4C continuing care model on living ability and neurological function in patients with cerebral apoplexy during rehabilitation period

Objective To explore the effects of the 4C continuing care model on the living ability and neurological function in patients with cerebral apoplexy during the rehabilitation period. Methods Totally 112 patients with cerebral apoplexy admitted in No.3 Ward of Qiongyuan People's Hospital from July 2014 to July 2016 and divided into the observation group (n=56) and the control group (n=56) . Patients in the control group received conventional nursing care, while patients in the observation group received 4C continuing care. The patients' living ability, limb movement function and neurological function 1, 6 and 12 month before and after intervention were recorded and compared between the two groups. Results There was no statistical difference in the scores of living ability and neurological function between the two groups before intervention (P>0.05) , However, there was statistical difference in the scores of living ability and neurological function between the two groups 1, 6 and 12 month after intervention (P 0.05) . However, there was statistical difference in the scores of limb movement function between the two groups 6 month and 12 month after intervention (P<0.05) . Conclusions The 4C continuing care model can effectively enhance the living ability and neurological function recovery in patients with cerebral apoplexy during the rehabilitation period. Key words: Stroke; Rehabilitation period; Living ability; Neurological function; 4C continuing care model