International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To study the implementation effect and value of rehabilitation nursing for children with severe viral encephalitis. Methods The number of cases in this study was 100, all of whom were pediatric patients with severe viral encephalitis admitted and cared for in our hospital from May 2023 to May 2025. According to the principle of odd-even randomization, they were divided into the control group and the observation group, and were respectively treated with conventional nursing intervention and rehabilitation nursing intervention. The quality of life scores, self-care abilities and nursing satisfaction of the two groups of children were evaluated and analyzed. Results After the intervention, the quality of life and self-care ability of the observation group were higher, and the satisfaction with nursing was also higher. The inter-group value P < 0.05 indicates the existence of comparative significance. Conclusion When rehabilitation nursing is applied to children with severe viral encephalitis, the clinical nursing effect is remarkable. It can effectively improve the nursing quality and satisfaction of patients, enhance their quality of life and motor ability, and improve their self-care ability. It is worthy of promotion in clinical practice.

Rehabilitation nursing; Children; Critical condition; Viral encephalitis