Gambaran Self Care Pada Pasien Pasca Stroke di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kedungmundu Semarang

Abstract

Stroke is a sudden onset of neurological attack which is one of the highest causes of disability and death in the world. Post-stroke patients must do self-care to prevent rehospitalization, complications, and recurrent stroke. The aim of this research is to know the overview of self care in post-stroke patients. This research useda quantitative descriptive survey research. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Respondents of this study were 79 post-stroke patients who outpatient in Puskesmas Kedungmundu Semarang. The data was taken using by using theQuestionnaire Self Care Post Stroke and was analyzed by usingdescriptive statistic. The result showed that more than half of the respondents have good self care (57%) and less good (43%). Researchers suggest that paramedics have to actively collaborate with post stroke patientsto provide motivation in doing self-care.