Rebecca's Recovery Case Summary

This case presented the mother and sister of the patient sleeping in a couch for several weeks. It was noticed that Rebecca’s mother was loosing weight, looking tired and weary. It was obvious the new challenges were draining Rebecca’s mother in a progressive way, she was not taking care of herself, neither was Rebecca’s sister.

In addition to addressing the injury causing psychological and physical trauma to the patient, health professionals must address how the injury will impact the family, as they are involved in patient recovery. Family members will be subjected to stress, physical and psychological; also financial stress might take part if the patient was the principal financial contributor to the household.
Health care professional,