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Validation of the 5-Item Medication Adherence Report Scale in Older Stroke Patients in Iran
Conclusions: The MARS-5 is a feasible and valid self-assessed medication adherence for older patients with stroke. In addition, several determinants were found to be related to medication adherence for older patients with stroke. Healthcare providers may want to take heed of these determinants to improve medication adherence for this population.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Heart Failure Source Type: research

Portable Bladder Ultrasound Reduces Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection and Shortens Hospital Length of Stay in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Conclusions: Portable bladder ultrasound scanning reduced the incidence of UTI and shortened length of stay. We suggest routine PBU procedures for patients with acute ischemic stroke who fulfill the AGN3 criteria for a high risk of UTI.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Heart Failure Source Type: research

Hand grip strength linked to stroke and heart failure risk.
Authors: Abstract Testing hand grip strength could be used as a quick, low-cost screening tool to help healthcare professionals identify patients at risk of heart failure and stroke, research has found. PMID: 25990146 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - May 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research

Effects of introducing a fee for “bed blockers” on adverse events among patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, hip fracture and stroke
Conclusion: Overall, there is no strong evidence to suggest that the Norwegian healthcare Coordination Reform is functioning in a manner that exacerbates risk for readmissions or death among the patients considered in this study. Even so, patients with heart failure appear somewhat vulnerable.   Published on 2018-10-23 00:00:00
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - October 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Self-monitoring and self-titration of antihypertensive medication reduces systolic blood pressure compared with usual care
This study represents a significant advance in hypertension self-management in high-risk patient groups, but the intervention's potential for wide implementation remains unclear. Context Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart failure and chronic kidney disease.1 Effective treatment reduces risk for these devastating complications, but BP remains insufficiently controlled in up to half of adults.2 Because hypertension generates tremendous morbidity and costs, novel strategies for enhancing BP control are urgently needed. Interventions that enhance...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 22, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Bosworth, H. B., Crowley, M. J. Tags: General practice / family medicine, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Ischaemic heart disease, Memory disorders (psychiatry) Primary healthcare Source Type: research

Barriers and enablers to adherence to anticoagulation in heart failure with atrial fibrillation: patient and provider perspectives
ConclusionsMany barriers remain to high risk individuals being prescribed anticoagulation for stroke prevention. There are a number of enabling factors that facilitate prescription and optimize treatment adherence. Nurses should challenge these treatment barriers and seek enabling factors to optimise therapy.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - February 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Caleb Ferguson, Sally C. Inglis, Phillip J. Newton, Sandy Middleton, Peter S. Macdonald, Patricia M. Davidson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in adults: An overview
ConclusionsAlthough HCM is the most prevalent genetic disorder affecting the heart, it often goes undiagnosed until midlife after patients show symptoms of myocardial remodeling. Adults with cardiomyopathy suffer SCD or adverse events such as stroke and heart failure from HCM. Early diagnosis will prevent SCD, improve quality of life, and slow patient's progression to heart failure. Implications for practiceEarly recognition of HCM in adults by their primary care providers will improve patients’ quality of life and reduce incidence of SCD, heart failure, and stroke.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - June 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Cynthia Jacobs Tags: CE ARTICLE Source Type: research

Is Health-Related Quality of Life a Predictor of Hospitalization or Mortality Among Women or Men With Atrial Fibrillation?
Background: Little is known about predictors of mortality or hospitalization in women compared with men in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Although there are established gender differences in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), differences have not been established in AF. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine clinical and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) predictors of mortality and 1-year hospitalization in women compared with men with AF. Methods: Limited-use data from the National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation o...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

CE: Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Management Guidelines and Nursing Implications.
This article reviews the recently updated guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation, issued jointly by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Heart Rhythm Society. It focuses on the prevention of thromboembolism and on symptom control, and stresses the importance of patient adherence to treatment plans in order to ensure better outcomes. PMID: 25859746 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Cutugno CL Tags: Am J Nurs Source Type: research

Cells to Society: Year of the Nurse / Global Impact
This study establishes baseline sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients in Nepal who were experiencing heart failure.     Read more   Maternal Health ...
Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - February 6, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

EBN resources page
SIGN Apps for iPhone and Android phonehttp://itunes.com/apps/signguidelines The app for the Apple and Android phones and tablets contains reference guides (QRG) of SIGN guidelines. The app has recently been updated to include our suite of coronary heart disease (CHD) Guidelines:97 Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease 96 Management of stable angina 95 Management of chronic heart failure 94 Cardiac arrhythmias in coronary heart disease 93 Acute coronary syndromes (updated February 2013) In addition, navigation of the app has been improved with category listings of guidelines. The content is enhanced w...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 6, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Noble, E. b. H. Tags: Diarrhoea, General practice / family medicine, Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: infectious diseases, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Neurological injury, Pain (neurology), Stroke, Trauma CNS / PNS, Paediatric oncology, Op Source Type: research

In women, increased dietary antioxidants are associated with reduced risk of developing heart failure
Commentary on Rautiainen S, Levitan EB, Mittleman MA, et al.. Total antioxidant capacity of diet and risk of heart failure: a population-based prospective cohort of women. Am J Med 2013;126:494–500. Implications for practice and research A diet rich in natural antioxidants may reduce the risk of developing heart failure. Well-designed intervention studies are needed to investigate the effect of a diet rich in antioxidants on heart failure incidence. Context Heart failure is a syndrome comprising symptoms such as breathlessness alongside objective evidence of cardiac dysfunction. This is a common condition with a cons...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: McKeown, P., McKeag, N. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Heart failure, Stroke, Diet, Vitamins and supplements, Ischaemic heart disease, Diabetes, Medical humanities, Alcohol, Health education, Smoking, Health effects of tobacco use, Tobacco use Women ' s health Source Type: research

Case management and long-term conditions: the evolution of community matrons.
This article reviews the evidence, implementation and evolvement of case management within the role of the community matron. PMID: 25039343 [PubMed - in process]
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Bentley A Tags: Br J Community Nurs Source Type: research

A systematic review on discharge care program for patients with sub-acute conditions.
Conclusion: Standard guidelines for discharge care program need to be developed. In addition, well controlled RCT studies with physical outcomes should be further investigated. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare (C) 2014 The Joanna Briggs Institute
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Abstracts of Posters: Evidence Synthesis: PDF Only Source Type: research