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The Experiences of Couples Affected by Stroke and Nurses Managing Patient Rehabilitation: A Descriptive Study in Singapore
Conclusions/Implications for Practice The meaning of recovery differs between patients and their informal and formal care providers. This issue should be explored in patient–provider conversations, as these conversations highlight the values and preferences that affect the stroke recovery trajectory. Enhancing shared decision making by patients, spousal caregivers, and healthcare providers during the stroke trajectory may promote the alignment of values that are critical to the stroke recovery experience. Further research into whether and how to incorporate shared decision making in rehabilitation hospital settings as ...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 11, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Independent predictors of medication adherence among Singaporean patients following an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack
ConclusionMedication adherence was poor in Singaporean patients following an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack. The independent predictors identified in this study will support healthcare professionals to develop tailored intervention to improve medication adherence among this group of patients. Relevance to clinical practiceNurses play an important role in promoting patients’ medication adherence. Helping stroke patients understand the long‐term benefits of their medications is essential to enhance patients’ medication adherence and results in better health outcomes.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 8, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Wenru Wang, Gerk Sin Chia, Il Fan Tan, Siew Noi Janis Tye, Xiaona Wang, Birong Zhu, Ying Jiang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Independent predictors of medication adherence among Singaporean patients following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
ConclusionMedication adherence was poor in Singaporean patients following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. The independent predictors identified in this study will support healthcare professionals to develop tailored intervention to improve medication adherence among this group of patients. Relevance to clinical practiceNurses play an important role in promoting patients’ medication adherence. Helping stroke patients understand the long‐term benefits of their medications is essential to enhance patients’ medication adherence and results in better health outcomes.This article is protected by copyright....
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - August 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Wenru Wang, Gerk Sin Chia, Il Fan Tan, Siew Noi Janis Tye, Xiaona Wang, Birong Zhu, Ying Jiang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research