THE EFFECT OF RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) EXERCISES ON STROKE PATIENTS

Abstract

Stroke is a neurological disease that is often encountered and must be treated quickly and appropriately. Stroke is a brain function disorder that occurs suddenly and is caused by a disruption in brain blood circulation and can happen to anyone at any time (Muttaqin, 2012). Stroke can be ischemic and can also be hemorrhagic. In an ischemic stroke, blood flow to the brain stops because a blood clot has blocked a blood vessel (aerosclerosis), whereas in a hemorrhagic stroke it occurs because a blood vessel ruptures, so that blood circulation becomes abnormal, because blood seeps into the brain and damages it. Haemorrhagic stroke has a very dangerous impact because it usually causes a fatal condition, namely death (Hutagalung, 2019). fat and protein, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) (Maria, 2021). There are several factors that can cause this disease, one of which is hypertension which is the main factor; Cardiovascular disease-cerebral embolism originates from the heart; high cholesterol; Elevated hematocrit increases the risk of cerebral infarction; Diabetes is associated with accelerated atherogenesis; Smoke; Alcohol consumption. One method of overcoming the problem of patients with stroke in nursing is to provide interventions based on the patient's needs, one of which is providing Range of Motion (ROM) exercises to increase muscle strength and prevent contractures and stiffness in the joints. This method has of course been tested by Susanti & BIstara (2019) stating that there is a significant influence between passive and active ROM training on muscle strength in stroke patients. The results of this activity aim to provide an overview of nursing care for Stroke patients with impaired physical mobility as a nursing problem. The nursing intervention provided is Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises for Stroke patients.