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Post-stroke shoulder subluxation: a concern for neuroscience nurses.

Cydnee Seneviratne1, Karen L Then, Marlene Reimer

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary. ccsenevi@ucalgary.ca

Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)
|November 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Neuroscience nurses play a crucial role in preventing shoulder pain post-stroke. Their involvement in patient positioning and transfers can significantly reduce the risk of shoulder subluxation and associated injury in hemiplegic patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Stroke-induced hemiplegia frequently leads to shoulder injury and pain, affecting approximately 84% of patients.
  • Shoulder subluxation is a common complication resulting from hemiplegia and spasticity, necessitating preventative strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the causes of shoulder subluxation and pain following stroke.
  • To review current evidence-based practices for preventing and treating shoulder subluxation.
  • To explore the specific contributions of acute neuroscience nurses in mitigating shoulder subluxation and pain in hemiplegic stroke survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current best practices in shoulder subluxation prevention and treatment.
  • Analysis of the role of neuroscience nurses in stroke patient care, focusing on positioning and transfer techniques.

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Main Results:

  • Current therapies like range of motion and functional electrical stimulation show promise but are often limited to physiotherapists.
  • Neuroscience nurses are integral to stroke care, performing essential tasks like patient transfers and positioning.

Conclusions:

  • Neuroscience nurses can actively prevent or reduce shoulder subluxation and pain through proper patient handling techniques.
  • Integrating nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary approach can enhance outcomes for stroke patients at risk of shoulder injury.