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Factors determining discharge against medical advice among stroke admissions in oauthc ile ife
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is request for a discharge treatment plan that is outside the range of medically acceptable standards of practice based on risk or other factors. We aimed to explore the rate and factors determining DAMA among stroke patients in OAUTHC Ile Ife.The study is a retrospective descriptive study that spanned 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. Data on all stroke patients that DAMA within the study period was extracted from the unit register and case note retrieved at the record department of the hospit...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Adebimpe F. Ogunmodede, Akintunde A. Adebowale, Ahmed O. Idowu, Ahmad A. Sanusi, Uchenna C. Eke, Mercy O. Oluwatosin, Morenikeji A Komolafe Source Type: research

Short-Term Functional Outcome and its Predictors in a Hospital-Based Cohort of Nigerians with Acute Stroke (P5.171)
CONCLUSIONS: About 1 in 3 stroke patients in this cohort had poor functional outcome. In order to improve functional outcome and reduce the burden of stroke in Nigeria, public health education on early recognition and hospital presentation is needed. In acute stroke management, complications should be prevented while speech and language therapy should be instituted to improve functional outcome.Disclosure: Dr. Wahab has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sanya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ademiluyi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bello has nothing to disclose. Dr. Alaofin has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Wahab, K., Sanya, E., Ademiluyi, B., Bello, A., Alaofin, W. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Recovery and Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Role of Renal Dysfunction as a Prognostic Factor in Acute Stroke Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Northeastern Nigeria
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2021 Jan-Feb;32(1):199-203. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.318524.ABSTRACTChronic kidney disease (CKD) and stroke share many common risk factors, and the presence of CKD confers added risk factors for stroke. With increasing interest and understanding of the close relationship between the kidney and the brain, this study aims to assess the prevalence and impact of renal dysfunction on outcomes acute stroke patients. This is a prospective hospital-based study carried out in the neurology unit of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria. The study population consisted of ...
Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - June 19, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mohammad Maina Sulaiman Musa Mamman Watila Jummai Shettima Ibrahim Ummate Yakubu Wilberforce Nyandaiti Source Type: research

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