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Evaluation of Education and Patient Screening for Delirium Among Patients With Stroke: Knowledge, Confidence, and Patient Outcomes
CONCLUSION: Delirium education positively impacts staff knowledge and confidence with the identification and management of delirium. Patients with an acute stroke may benefit from early and frequent delirium assessments. Staff education, structured assessment frequency with a validated assessment tool, and specific interventions affect patient outcomes, such as infection rates and discharge level of care. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(2):61-70.].PMID:36720098 | DOI:10.3928/00220124-20230113-05
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - January 31, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Eloisa Herrera Wendy Rutherford Tracy Plume Willa Fields Deene Mollon Source Type: research
Evaluation of patients with stroke monitored by home care programs
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patient with a stroke in home treatment, investigating physical capacity, mental status and anthropometric analysis. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Fortaleza/CE, from January to April of 2010. Sixty-one individuals monitored by a home care program of three tertiary hospitals were investigated, through interviews and the application of scales. The majority of individuals encountered were female (59%), elderly, bedridden, with a low educational level, a history of other stroke, a high degree of dependence for basic (73.8%) and instrumental (80.3 %) activities of da...
Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP - December 13, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Update on Target-Specific Oral Anticoagulants.
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in adults, and the risk for stroke is increased five-fold. Efforts should be made to educate health care providers to understand the importance of using risk stratification tools. New oral anticoagulants are available for thromboembolic stroke prevention, and knowledge of their clinical indications and use is essential. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2015;46(4):152-154.
PMID: 25856447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Patrick C, Clarke R Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research
Partnering with the black church: recipe for promoting heart health in the stroke belt.
This article shares findings of elements to improve relations between community agencies and pastors, explores the strengths and challenges of working with churches, examines the role of the pastors in establishing successful programs, and identifies model programs. This article will identify key factors that are essential to cardiovascular health programs that purport to reach high-risk populations for cardiovascular disease with life saving environmental policies and behavior change strategies. Suggestions are provided for working with pastors, churches, and church resources to maximize the desired outcomes of future hea...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research
Nurses ’ and nurse assistants’ beliefs, attitudes and actions related to role and function in an inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit—A qualitative study
ConclusionThis study contributes to present understandings of nurses’ and nurse assistants’ roles and functions in inpatient stroke rehabilitation. We obtained insights into nursing staff's beliefs and attitudes about rehabilitation—as well as their own role and function—and furthermore how the latter affects their actions in daily practice.
Relevance to clinical practiceThe nursing role and function are still not clearly defined. Further education is needed to strengthen the contribution of nursing staff to patients’ rehabilitation. Furthermore, focus on developing a professional language and a framework that su...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mia I Loft, Ingrid Poulsen, Bente A Esbensen, Helle K Iversen, Lone L Mathiesen, Bente Martinsen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
