Case Study Of Danny's Case

The aim of this assignment is to demonstrate the safe and effective delivery and to critically analyse the care and management devised for an individual with complex healthcare needs I will also be identifying and implement opportunities to promote the health of Danny. This assignment will be focusing on 2 key aspects of care relating to Danny’s case study which is smoking and nutrition. The names in this assignment have been changed in order to remain confidentiality in line with the Nursing and midwifery Council (2015). The case study used will be relating to a stroke patient name Danny. The assignment will discuss and analysed Danny by looking at the physical, social and psychological impact a stroke has and also examining the role of the adult nurse in the delivery of care and aspects for health promotion.

Danny is a 67-year-old male who has been admitted to the rehabilitation ward after recently having a stroke which has affected his left side. Danny was previously a builder before retiring. Before having the stroke Danny lived with his wife in their own home. Danny and his wife Trish have two sons Carl and Dave who are both in their late 40s. Danny enjoyed socialising and would go to the local pubs on a Friday night with his previous work colleagues. Danny was overweight

This is supported by Stroke association (2012) who claim that not only does stroke have a physical effect on the body it is common for individuals to experience psychological problems afterwards. Mant J & Walker M (2011) states that on average 20%-50% of stroke patients get depression. Although Danny’s case he did not suffer from any physiological problems however he did get frustrated when he struggled with his mobilising. Stroke recovery Burlington (2016) highlight that it is common for a stroke patient to feel anxiety, fear, and