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Primary Caregiver’S Knowledge And Attitude On The Care Of Cardio Vascular Accident (Cva) Patients, Vishnu Sharma Mr, Rajesh K. Sharma, Dipti Y. Sorte, Sanchita Pugazhendi Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: In the world, the primary neurological problem is Cardio Vascular Accident (CVA) and 3rd prominent reason of death worldwide. CVA is a significant primary cause of early mortality and disability in India. When a patient is discharged from the hospital, he/she returns home with physical, mental and behavioral consequences that affect the patient’s functional capacity, autonomy, and independence that makes them dependent on others. The primary caregiver is the member who takes the responsibility of care, and play a vital role in the care of CVA patients. Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to assess the knowledge …