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Effects of the introduction of objective criteria for referral and discharge in physical therapy for ischemic stroke in China: a randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSION: Introduction of a set of rules for referral and therapy input at different stages of rehabilitation partially improved patients' ADL and quality of life, but did not improve motor function. PMID: 31875687 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - December 25, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Xia N, Reinhardt JD, Liu S, Fu J, Ren C, Wang H, Li J Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

Neuro-Beh çet in a Sub-Saharan Africa Country: a Series of Sixteen Patients in Fann Teaching Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
[Neuro-Behçet in a Sub-Saharan Africa Country: a Series of Sixteen Patients in Fann Teaching Hospital, Dakar, Senegal]. Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2019;112(3):137-146 Authors: Gaye NM, Ndiaye-Diop MT, Fall M, Ka M, Fall SAA, Diop AM, Kahwaji J, Cissé-Diallo VMP, Mbaye M, Thioub M, Mbodji AB, Mbaye KA, Diagne R, Bakhoum M, Cissé O, Bâ EHM, Diagne NS, Diop-Sène MS, Basse-Faye AM, Sow AD, Sarr MM, Seck LB, Touré K, Ndiaye M, Diop AG Abstract Neuro-Behçet (NB) African studies are mainly North African, but Sub-Saharan Africa is not to be outdone. Our aim was to describe diagnostic and therapeutic features...
Source: Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique - December 13, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Bull Soc Pathol Exot Source Type: research

Outcome of Pregnancy in Saudi Women with Sickle Cell Disease Attending the Tertiary Care University Hospital in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
This study was carried out to compare the fetomaternal outcome in patients with SCD with those without SCD. This was a retrospective cohort study done in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia in a tertiary care, teaching hospital, by retrieving the data through the code ICD-9 for SCD, the control group was also selected with comparable characteristics. A total of 302 SCD pregnant patients were included for comparison with 600 pregnant women without SCD as control, during the period of Jan 1, 2008 to December 31, 2018. After the data retrieval, percentages of complications were calculated between the study and control groups...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - November 30, 2019 Category: African Health Tags: Afr J Reprod Health Source Type: research

Admission to Intensive Care Unit due to non-traumatic coma: etiology and outcome
Conclusion: Intracerebral hemorrhage was the leading cause of NTC, followed by respiratory failure and sepsis. Acute kidney injury was the best predictor of ICU mortality.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chrysanthopoulou, E., Karampela, I., Patsilinakou, S., Konstantopoulou, G., Franzeskaki, F., Kontogiorgi, M., Diakaki, C., Theodorakopoulou, M., Tsagkaris, I., Armaganidis, A. Tags: Acute critical care Source Type: research

Neurocritical Care Quality Improvement Practices: A Survey of Members of the Neurocritical Care Society
ConclusionA dedicated staffed NCCU QI program occurs in a minority of NCC units, and the lack of such programs may lead to clinician dissatisfaction. Institutional and departmental support may be critical elements of a successful and satisfactory implementation of NCCU QI.
Source: Neurocritical Care - October 14, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Risk factors and subtypes of ischemic stroke in young patients: an observational study from a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Authors: Shahid R Abstract Young adults are a key part of any society and the psychosocial and economic burden of any chronic or devastating disease in this particular group has significant consequences and impacts negatively on the development of the society as a whole. Although stroke in this age group is relatively rare, its consequences, in terms of lifelong dependence and disability, are substantial. Therefore, it is important to address this issue. In this retrospective epidemiological study, we analyzed the medical records of young patients (aged 18- 45 years) with a diagnosis of stroke during the study peri...
Source: Functional Neurology - September 28, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Funct Neurol Source Type: research

225 Assessment of Well-being after Stroke
ConclusionThis study highlights significant concerns from patients following stroke with regard to their memory and mood. This emphasises the importance of formal assessment of mood and memory both during admission and on an ongoing basis post discharge. A significant proportion of patients required additional help at home with family members providing the majority of this support.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

34 A Review of the Implementation of a Stroke Education Programme in a Dublin Teaching Hospital in 2018
ConclusionStaff applying the learned knowledge and competencies to Stroke patients has significantly improved following the commencement of the education.100% of staff who attended the Stroke study day stated that the training improved their knowledge and skills. 100% of staff would recommend the Stroke Study Day to other colleagues.We aim to continue the study days and whiteboard sessions with health professionals in all wards in 2019.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

224 Dance Artist and Physiotherapist Collaboration in Stroke Rehabilitation
ConclusionWithin this study we questioned: what is required to create successful collaboration within a medical context? We hope that describing how this particular collaboration was successful will benefit those interested in similar collaborations.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

248 An Evaluation of Patient Education Post-Stroke
ConclusionThese results illustrate areas in which we can improve education post-stroke, including ensuring patients receive individualised information about the aetiology of their stroke, risk factors and the importance of new medications. It also highlights the importance of ensuring advice regarding driving is clearly explained and documented.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

134 Does a Purely Occipital Lobe Stroke Lead to Significant Long Term Disability and Handicap?
ConclusionA persistent VFD results in long term problems including an increased risk of further vascular events, a reduction in overall independence and quality of life following an occipital lobe stroke. This study has led to a business plan for a dedicated hemianopia clinic.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

311 Older Adults Awareness and Response to Stroke in Ireland.
ConclusionAwareness of stroke symptoms does not necessarily influence response to stroke in older adults. Future stroke awareness campaigns should consider FAST2 which speaks to treatment (thrombolysis or thrombectomy) as well as time.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

122 Are We Effective Prescribers? A Retrospective Audit of DOAC Prescribing Post Embolic Stroke for Non Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
ConclusionA significant number of patients prescribed DOAC in hospital were not appropriately anticoagulated (21%), a majority of which were under-dosed. The patients who were under-dosed were older and more likely to be on 5 or more medications.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Electrocardiogram Changes as an Independent Predictive Factor of Mortality in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke; a Cohort Study.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it seems that along with age and history of cardiac diseases, ECG changes can be considered as an independent predictive factor of mortality in patients with ischemic stroke. PMID: 31432037 [PubMed]
Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing - August 24, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Asadi P, Zia Ziabari SM, Naghshe Jahan D, Jafarian Yazdi A Tags: Arch Acad Emerg Med Source Type: research

Impact of transitional care for discharged elderly stroke patients in China: an application of the Integrated Behavioral Model.
Conclusions: This study provided evidence of concurrent self-reported and objective clinical indicators in discharged elderly stroke patients for the impact of the IBM-based 3-month TC intervention, which can be recommended for clinical practice. PMID: 31369355 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - July 31, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Geng G, He W, Ding L, Klug D, Xiao Y Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research