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Palliative Care for Hospitalized Patients With Stroke Clinical Sciences
This study explores patterns of palliative care utilization and death in hospitalized patients with stroke across the United States.Methods—Using the 2010 to 2012 nationwide inpatient sample databases, we included all patients discharged with stroke identified by International Classification of Diseases-Ninth Revision codes. Strokes were subclassified as ischemic, intracerebral, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. We compared demographics, comorbidities, procedures, and outcomes between patients with and without a palliative care encounter (PCE) as defined by the International Classification of Diseases-Ninth Revision code V66....
Source: Stroke - August 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Tarvinder Singh, Steven R. Peters, David L. Tirschwell, Claire J. Creutzfeldt Tags: Race and Ethnicity, Quality and Outcomes, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Nursing’s Role in Addressing Palliative Care Needs of Stroke Patients State-of-the-Science Nursing Reviews
Source: Stroke - November 27, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Barbara J. Lutz, Theresa Green Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke State-of-the-Science Nursing Reviews Source Type: research

Palliative Care: A Core Competency for Stroke Neurologists Topical Reviews
Source: Stroke - August 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Creutzfeldt, C. J., Holloway, R. G., Curtis, J. R. Tags: Other Ethics and Policy, Emergency treatment of Stroke, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Topical Reviews Source Type: research

Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association AHA/ASA Scientific Statement
Conclusions— Addressing the palliative care needs of patients and families throughout the course of illness can complement existing practices and improve the quality of life of stroke patients, their families, and their care providers. There is an urgent need for further research in this area.
Source: Stroke - May 27, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Holloway, R. G., Arnold, R. M., Creutzfeldt, C. J., Lewis, E. F., Lutz, B. J., McCann, R. M., Rabinstein, A. A., Saposnik, G., Sheth, K. N., Zahuranec, D. B., Zipfel, G. J., Zorowitz, R. D., on behalf of the American Heart Association Stroke Council, Coun Tags: AHA Statements and Guidelines AHA/ASA Scientific Statement Source Type: research

Satisfaction With Palliative Care After Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study Brief Reports
Conclusions— Families of patients receiving palliative care at our institution showed generally high satisfaction with palliation after stroke; specific domains were identified for improvement. Further study in larger populations is required.
Source: Stroke - August 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Blacquiere, D., Bhimji, K., Meggison, H., Sinclair, J., Sharma, M. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Other Treatment, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Brief Reports Source Type: research