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Anxiety subtypes in rural ischaemic stroke survivors: A latent profile analysis
ConclusionsThis study identified three different subgroups of post-ischaemic stroke anxiety and their characteristics in patients in rural China.ImpactThis study has significance in providing evidence for the development of targeted intervention measures to reduce negative emotions in different subgroups of post-stroke anxiety patients.Patient or Public ContributionIn this study, the researchers arranged the time of questionnaire collection with the village committee in advance, gathered the patients to the village committee for face-to-face questionnaire survey and collected the household data of the patients with mobility difficulties.
Source: Nursing Open - February 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Huimin Zhang, Junyan Ma, Yuyan Sun, Lily Dongxia Xiao, Fang Yan, Siyuan Tang Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research

Disparities in Comorbidities in Lung Cancer: Findings From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Conclusion Findings show that there may be differences in patterns of comorbidities among individuals with lung cancer. As we continue to move toward individualized medicine in cancer care, future work in this area should examine social determinants of health and how they may influence the patterns of comorbidities. Implication for Nurses Although nurses may be aware that certain groups have an increased risk for certain comorbid conditions, this study highlights what groups with lung cancer may be more likely to have certain comorbidities. Nurses can assess individuals for comorbidities and provide education on...
Source: Cancer Nursing - October 24, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Identification and Management of Ischemic Stroke in the Postanesthesia Care Unit
This report details the case of a 63-year-old male experiencing a stroke in the immediate postoperative period after total knee arthroplasty. Risk for perioperative stroke is influenced by age, sex, ethnicity, comorbidities, and some medications. The depressed neurocognitive state of patients recovering from anesthesia warrants special consideration for the identification and management of perioperative stroke.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Lisa O'Driscoll, Chad Moore, Raymond Bonds Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research

Effect of family education program on cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in persons who have had a stroke: A randomized, controlled study
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Source: Nursing and Health Sciences - August 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Fang Yu MPsy , Hongyu Li BN , Chunling Tai BN , Ting Guo MN , Dong Pang MPH Source Type: research

Diabetes training for community health workers on an American Indian reservation
ConclusionThis QI program provided by a public health nurse improved CHW's knowledge of diabetes and the management of diabetes. Next steps include formalizing the Reservation's CHW training program, expanding this training to other AI Health Service areas, and measuring the impact of CHWs in the community.
Source: Public Health Nursing - October 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith M. Policicchio, Katherine Dontje Tags: POPULATIONS AT RISK ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: CASE STUDIES Source Type: research

CE: Early Intervention in Patients with Poststroke Depression
This article explains how poststroke depression often manifests, describes associated risk factors, and discusses the screening tools and therapeutic interventions nurses can use to identify and help manage depression in patients following stroke.
Source: AJN - June 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research

CE: Early Intervention in Patients with Poststroke Depression.
This article explains how poststroke depression often manifests, describes associated risk factors, and discusses the screening tools and therapeutic interventions nurses can use to identify and help manage depression in patients following stroke. PMID: 28594643 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - June 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hamid GM, MacKenzie MA Tags: Am J Nurs Source Type: research

Predictors of quality of life for chronic stroke survivors in relation to cultural differences: a literature review
ConclusionsMost predictors of QoL in stroke survivors were the same in China and the Western countries. However, their QoL might be predicted differently regarding to the individualistic and collectivistic cultural differences.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rongrong Wang, Birgitta Langhammer Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Simulation Training in Early Emergency Response (STEER).
This study aimed to test a simulation curriculum based on institutional priorities using high-intensity, short-duration, frequent in situ content delivery based on deliberate practice. The study design was a prospective, single-center, mixed-methods quasi-experimental study. Scenarios used in this study were ventricular fibrillation, opiate-related respiratory depression, syncopal fall, and hemorrhagic stroke. The convenience sample included 41 teams (147 participants). Improvements were noted in initiating chest compressions (p = .018), time to check blood glucose (p = .046), and identification of heparin as a contributor...
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - May 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Generoso JR, Latoures RE, Acar Y, Miller DS, Ciano M, Sandrei R, Vieira M, Luong S, Hirsch J, Fidler RL Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

Family Functioning and Depression in Primary Caregivers of Stroke Patients in China
Conclusion Assessment of family functioning may help determine which caregivers are most at risk for developing depressive syndrome.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 12, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

In men and women with COPD the presence of urinary incontinence is associated with poorer quality of life
Commentary on: Hrisanfow E, Hägglund D. Impact of cough and urinary incontinence on quality of life in women and men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Clin Nurs 2013;22:97–105. Implications for practice and research The combination of coughing, as a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and urinary incontinence (UI), can adversely affect quality of life. Healthcare providers must actively screen for UI in patients who smoke, have a chronic cough and/or who are diagnosed with COPD, as early treatment may improve quality of life. Context It is estimated that worldwide, over 200 milli...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - December 10, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Newman, D. K. Tags: Primary health care, Stroke, Incontinence, Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Health education, Smoking, Tobacco use Primary healthcare Source Type: research

Social support, coping strategies and health‐related quality of life among primary caregivers of stroke survivors in China
ConclusionActive coping strategies predicted better health‐related quality of life. Findings suggest that intervention programmes should be developed to enhance caregivers of stroke survivors’ coping skills and improve social support for these caregivers in China. Relevance to clinical practiceCommunity healthcare providers may need to help caregivers strengthen strategies that are effective (planning, active coping, seeking instrumental and emotional support) and change those that are not helpful (venting, denial and self‐blame).
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - July 5, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Yunhong Yu, Jie Hu, Jimmy T Efird, Thomas P McCoy Tags: Quality of life Source Type: research