THE EFFECT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BASED ON ROYS ADAPTATION MODEL ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FORPATIENTS WITH HEMIPLEGIA

Background: Hemiplegia is a condition characterized by paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, often resulting from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or cerebral palsy. This physical disability can significantly impact an individual's daily life,leading to difficulties with mobility, balance, and coordination.

Aim of the study:To evaluate the effect of the Educational Program based on Roy’s adaptation model on the quality of life for patients with hemiplegia. Research design:A quasi experimental design. Setting: Neurology outpatient clinic at El-Fayoum university hospital. Methods:A purposive sample of 100 adult patients from previously mentioned setting, allocated randomly into two equal groups (50 patients in each). Tools: Four tools were utilized, included: Structured Interview questionnaire, patients need assessment questionnaire, Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale(SS-QOL) questionnaire, assessment questionnaire based on Roy's adaptation model. Results:There was a significant statistical difference between the study and control groups in terms of needs, adaptation levels, and quality of life. Following the implementation of the nursing educational program, over half of the participants in the study group achieved good levels of adaptation and quality of life, while mor than 70% of the control group continued to exhibit poor outcomes in both aspects. Conclusion:Application of the educational program had a positive effect on the outcomes of patients with hemiplegia.

Recommendations: Healthcare institutions should adopt and scale up Roy Adaptation Model-based educational programs as part of standard rehabilitation care to sustainably improve the quality of life for patients with hemiplegia.