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Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Disease Control in Support Group Attenders and Nonattenders
Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Results indicate that people attending diabetes support groups are more likely to have better self-care behavior and disease control than nonattenders. Therefore, we suggest that the government actively promote policies supportive of diabetes support groups.
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A systematic review of systematic reviews on interventions for caregivers of people with chronic conditions
ConclusionEducation, support and information‐giving interventions warrant further investigation across caregiver groups. A large‐scale funded programme for caregiver research is required to ensure that studies are of high quality to inform service development across settings.
Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing - September 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Margarita Corry, Alison While, Kathleen Neenan, Valerie Smith Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Earlier thrombolytic treatment is associated with better outcomes following acute ischaemic stroke
Commentary on Saver JL, Fonarow GC, Smith EE, et al.. Time to treatment with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator and outcome from acute ischaemic stroke, JAMA 2013;309:2480–8. Implications for practice and research Optimisation is necessary in public education and hospital triage of the identification of factors such as arrival by ambulance and the importance of requesting emergency medical services (EMS) at scene of the stroke occurrence.1 The results of previous studies suggest that a disparity, observed between hospital-based outcomes for admissions that presented during regular hours and off hours, is not se...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - September 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Ullah, N., Thompson, M. J., Qureshi, A. I. Tags: Adult nursing, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke Source Type: research

Recognising and managing atrial fibrillation in the community.
This article outlines methods for detecting AF in the community and provides an overview of current treatment options, including the newer anti-coagulant agents. The importance of assessing stroke risk and conveying this risk to those with AF is essential. Community health professionals play an important role in monitoring, treating and managing AF within the community setting and supporting and educating the patient in minimising the risk of serious thromboembolic complications such as stroke. PMID: 25184894 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - September 2, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Lee G, Campbell-Cole C Tags: Br J Community Nurs Source Type: research

Stroke Education Needs of African American Women
ConclusionsThe results suggest that culturally sensitive stroke education for African American women should include stories of women with stroke and provide experiential and visual depictions of stroke warning signs. Group forums, television, and web‐based education may be acceptable ways to communicate stroke information to African American women.
Source: Public Health Nursing - September 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Claudia C. Beal Tags: Populations at Risk Across the Lifespan: Population Studies Source Type: research

Organisation, practice and experiences of mouth hygiene in stroke unit care: a mixed‐methods study
ConclusionOral care post‐stroke could be improved by increasing healthcare professionals' awareness, understanding and knowledge of the potential health benefits of oral care post‐stroke. Further research is required to develop and evaluate the provision of oral care in stroke care to inform evidence‐based education and practice. Relevance to clinical practiceDevelopment of staff training and education, and evidence‐based oral care protocols may potentially benefit patient care and outcomes and be implemented widely across stroke care.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - August 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Maria Horne, Giles McCracken, Angus Walls, Pippa J Tyrrell, Craig J Smith Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Dabigatran etexilate: An alternative to warfarin for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsSignificant evidence from the PETRO and RE‐LY trials and postmarketing analyses of dabigatran etexilate indicate that this direct thrombin inhibitor is as efficacious as warfarin in ischemic stroke prevention. In fact, the studies found that patients taking dabigatran etexilate had fewer incidences of ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage than those taking warfarin. Risk for major gastrointestinal bleeding appears to be higher than that for warfarin. Implications for practicePatients taking dabigatran etexilate do not require blood work to assess international normalized ratio (INR) levels. Because this ...
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - July 25, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Katie A. Scott, Karen A. Amirehsani Tags: CLINICAL PRACTICE Source Type: research

Update on implantable loop recorders for secondary stroke prevention.
Abstract Implantable loop recorders are used to detect abnormal arrhythmias in patients with unexplained syncope. These devices capture paradoxical episodes of atrial fibrillation and may be helpful for patients with unexplained stroke. Nurses should be familiar with safety and care instructions and take precautions surrounding diagnostic testing in patients with these devices. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2014;45(7):290-291. PMID: 24999972 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Barry E Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

In women, increased dietary antioxidants are associated with reduced risk of developing heart failure
Commentary on Rautiainen S, Levitan EB, Mittleman MA, et al.. Total antioxidant capacity of diet and risk of heart failure: a population-based prospective cohort of women. Am J Med 2013;126:494–500. Implications for practice and research A diet rich in natural antioxidants may reduce the risk of developing heart failure. Well-designed intervention studies are needed to investigate the effect of a diet rich in antioxidants on heart failure incidence. Context Heart failure is a syndrome comprising symptoms such as breathlessness alongside objective evidence of cardiac dysfunction. This is a common condition with a cons...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: McKeown, P., McKeag, N. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Heart failure, Stroke, Diet, Vitamins and supplements, Ischaemic heart disease, Diabetes, Medical humanities, Alcohol, Health education, Smoking, Health effects of tobacco use, Tobacco use Women ' s health Source Type: research

Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Within a Hispanic Community
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects 8-12 million Americans annually. By 2050, PAD is estimated to affect 9.6-16 million Americans over age 65. PAD develops when the arteries supplying blood to the extremities become narrowed, largely due to atherosclerosis. Typically PAD refers to diseases of the arteries in the legs which are plagued by fatty deposits that progress and result in varying degrees of stenosis. With decreased blood flow to the leg muscles, individuals with PAD experience a cramp or ache which causes them to stop and rest. As PAD advances, infections and ulcers may develop. Additionally, individuals wit...
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - June 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen M. Large, M. Eileen Walsh Tags: 2014 SVN National Conference Poster Abstracts Source Type: research

Health education for stroke patient carers: Does it affect functional status improvement in patients after ischemic stroke?
The aim of the prospective cohort study was to assess the impact of the conducted carer training on functional status improvement in patients after stroke.
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kazimiera Hebel, Leszek Bieniaszewski, Wieslaw Kowalewski Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Health education for stroke patient carers: Does it affect functional status improvement in patients after ischaemic stroke?
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 16, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kazimiera Hebel, Leszek Bieniaszewski, Wieslaw Kowalewski Source Type: research

Small study finds that 3 years after prostate cancer treatment, men may report high quality of life and functioning
Commentary on: Jakobsson L, Persson L, Lundqvist P. Daily life and life quality 3 years following prostate cancer treatment. BMC Nurs 2013;12:11. Implications for practice and research The male patients in this study reported high levels of quality of life, with high ratings for overall physical functioning and health. They appeared to adjust to the diminished sexual function. Nurses can use these outcomes and the results from other studies to inform patients. Nurses should understand that each individual will have a different prediagnosis level of and valuation of sexual activity/function. Further multicentred large studi...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - March 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Albaugh, J. Tags: Adult nursing, Stroke, Prostate cancer, Urological cancer, Sexual and gender disorders, Prostate, Health education Source Type: research

Family History of Stroke Among African Americans and Its Association With Risk Factors, Knowledge, Perceptions, and Exercise.
CONCLUSIONS:: Family history of stroke was common in this sample; however, it did not translate into better understanding of stroke or better exercise behaviors and intentions. More can be done to identify African Americans with a FHS, especially those with multiple risk factors, to educate them about the significance of FHS while promoting lifestyle change and self-management. PMID: 24598552 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Aycock DM, Kirkendoll KD, Coleman KC, Clark PC, Albright KC, Alexandrov AW Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research

Differences in the knowledge and compliance with secondary prevention of stroke between transient ischaemic attack patients with and without subsequent stroke
ConclusionsThe transient ischaemic attack patients with subsequent stroke exhibit a higher identification rate of most of the warning signs of stroke and a better compliance with antiplatelet agents and statins therapy of stroke compared with those without subsequent stroke. Thus, we suggest that transient ischaemic attack patients should receive additional health education to increase their awareness of the harms of stroke. Relevance to clinical practiceClinicians should be aware of conducting different health education to patients with transient ischaemic attack and stroke. Also, it is important to give health education ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - January 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Jingjing Zhao, Muke Zhou, Jian Guo, Jingjing Zhang, Yaqiong Yang, Fan Yu, Li He Tags: Original Article Source Type: research