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Short-Term Air Pollution as a Risk for Stroke Admission: A Time-Series Analysis
We examined the impact of different air pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, ozone, and SO2) on admission for all strokes in two Irish urban centres from 2013 to 2017.Methods: Using an ecological time series design with Poisson regression models, we analysed daily hospitalisation for all strokes and is chaemic stroke by residence in Dublin or Cork, with air pollution level monitoring data with a lag of 0–2 days from exposure. Splines of temperature, relative humidity, day of the week, and time were included as confounders. Analysis was also performed across all four seasons. Data are presented as relative risks (RRs) and 95% ...
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 10, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
MRA-detected intracranial atherosclerotic disease in patients with TIA and minor stroke
ConclusionThe MRA sequence provides additional value by increasing the detection of clinically important intracranial atherosclerotic disease which may inform management in patients with minor stroke and TIA.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 15, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Reminiscence therapy relieves anxiety, depression and boosts spiritual well-being in both stroke patients and their spouse caregivers: a randomized, controlled study
ConclusionsRT relieves anxiety, depression and boosts spiritual well-being in both stroke patients and their spouse caregivers.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The Irish national stroke awareness campaign: a stroke of success?
Mass media campaigns are widely used to expose large populations to health-risk behaviour messages through routine uses of media. The Act F.A.S.T stroke campaign, which highlights the symptoms of stroke, has been endorsed globally. The aim of this study was to identify the influence of the campaign on the general public in Ireland.
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - June 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Irene Hartigan, Elizabeth O’Connell, Sinéad O'Brien, Elizabeth Weathers, Nicola Cornally, Brid Kilonzo, Geraldine McCarthy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The effect of aerobic exercise on stroke rehabilitation
ConclusionsIncorporation of aerobic exercises into conventional rehabilitation programs of early stroke patients may provide positive contributions, particularly to mood and aerobic capacity.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - June 19, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
A quantitative analysis of CT angiography, large vessel occlusion, and thrombectomy rates in acute ischaemic stroke
To determine the workload of acute computed tomography angiography (CTA) in patients presenting with suspected acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) and rate of large vessel occlusion (LVO) and thrombectomy relative to suspected and confirmed stroke diagnoses across three stroke centres within the Republic of Ireland.
Source: Clinical Radiology - May 20, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Griffin, D. Herlihy, R. Hayden, M. Murphy, J. Walsh, S. Murphy, J. Shanahan, P. O'Brien, S. Power, P. Brennan, R. Motyer, J. Thornton Source Type: research
Reminiscence therapy –based care program relieves post-stroke cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in acute ischemic stroke patients: a randomized, controlled study
ConclusionRTBC could help reduce cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in post-stroke management for AIS patients.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The impact of stroke, cognitive function and post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) on healthcare utilisation in Ireland: a cross-sectional nationally representative study
Cognitive impairment after stroke is associated with poorer health outcomes and increased need for long-term care. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of stroke, cognitive function and post-strok...
Source: BMC Health Services Research - March 29, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Isabelle Jeffares, Daniela Rohde, Frank Doyle, Frances Horgan and Anne Hickey Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe results demonstrated that PFMT had positive effects in terms of daytime urination frequency and incontinence. Although some studies have reported positive effects on symptoms, function, strength, and endurance, the generalizability of these results is controversial. Further studies should assess the quality-of-life and function with urinary incontinence and stroke-specific tools.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 1, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Rising to the Challenge: Stroke care received between April 2016 to March 2017 The Fourth SSNAP Annual Report
The report highlights the improvements made in stroke care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the past four years. Using real world quality improvement case studies, it outlines the different approaches taken by local teams to improve their stroke services across the patient pathway; what was the challenge faced? What was the solution? What impact did the QI project have on care processes? The report also offers practical tips and recommendations on how other clinical teams could adapt similar QI approaches to improve the care provided to their patients in the future.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Falls-Related EvEnts in the first year after StrokE in Ireland: results of the multi-centre prospective FREESE cohort study - Walsh ME, Galvin R, Williams DJ, Harbison JA, Murphy S, Collins R, McCabe DJ, Crowe M, Horgan NF.
This study aimed to describe the first-year falls incidence, circumstances and consequences among persons discharged home after stroke in Ireland, and to examine the association between potential r...
Source: SafetyLit - April 26, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Falls Source Type: news
Country-Wide Analysis of Systemic Factors Associated With Acute Ischemic Stroke Door to Needle Time
Objective: Pre-hospital, in-hospital and patient factors are associated with variation in door to needle (DTN) time in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Publications are usually from large single centers or multicenter registries with less reporting on national results.
Materials and methods: All AIS patients treated with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (iv-tPA) over 4 years (2013-2016) in Northern Ireland were recorded prospectively, including patient demographics, pre-hospital care, thrombolysis rate and DTN time. Logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with DTN time.
Results: 1201 patient...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - June 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Blood pressure control in patients with a previous stroke/transient ischaemic attack in primary care in Ireland: a cross sectional study
Uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) is an important modifiable risk factor for recurrent stroke. Secondary prevention measures when implemented can reduce stroke re-occurrence by 80%. However, hypertension contro...
Source: BMC Family Practice - July 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: R óisín Doogue, David McCann, Noirin Fitzgerald, Andrew W. Murphy, Liam G. Glynn and Peter Hayes Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Reminiscence therapy serves as an optional nursing care strategy in attenuating cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in acute ischemic stroke patients
ConclusionReminiscence therapy cripples cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression, but does not affect RFS in AIS patients, indicating its potential for post-stroke management.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 23, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Survey of Image Quality in Irish Stroke CT Protocols
Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) of the brain is a critical tool in the investigation of suspected acute ischaemic stroke. The recognition of subtle differences in attenuation values between normal brain parenchyma and regions of ischaemic tissue may be crucial to accurate and timely diagnosis. Radiologists at MMUH have been concerned with inconsistencies in image quality received from the various scanners and hospitals. Our study aimed to investigate the variation in imaging protocols for suspected acute stroke at different institutions in the regional hospital network using an objective measure of low contrast detectability (LCD).
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - April 1, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: David Caldwell, John Hynes, Peter MacMahon, Patrick Kenny Source Type: research
