Introduction:

Cerebrovascular diseases are one of the main causes of death and morbidity in Portugal, causing disability and invalidity.

Objective:

To analyze the health gains of a stroke patient after implementing a Rehabilitation Program.

Method:

Case study of a patient who suffered a stroke, of a descriptive nature, in an inpatient service of a North Coast Hospital in the country, for 30 days.

Results:

After the implementation of the Rehabilitation Program, there was an improvement in body balance, muscle strength, capacity for self-care and swallowing and decreased risk of falling.

Conclusion:

The intervention of the Rehabilitation Nurse brings gains in the functional recovery of stroke patients, contributing to their autonomy in activities of daily living.