ABSTRACT
Objective To discuss the practice of nursing management model of stroke unit based upon the international standards implemented in the neurological unit.Methods The experiences of the stroke unit management were summarized and applied to instruct the clinical practice.Results After the implementation,the average hospitalization days,the proportion of drugs,medical cost,and mortality rate decreased.The satisfactory degree of patients with the stroke unit increased.Conclusions The nursing management model of stroke unit not only improved the quality of nursing service to stroke patients,but also decreases the mortality and disability rate,shortened the length of hospital stay,and enhanced the satisfaction degree of patients and their family members.