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Self-monitoring and self-titration of antihypertensive medication reduces systolic blood pressure compared with usual care
This study represents a significant advance in hypertension self-management in high-risk patient groups, but the intervention's potential for wide implementation remains unclear. Context Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart failure and chronic kidney disease.1 Effective treatment reduces risk for these devastating complications, but BP remains insufficiently controlled in up to half of adults.2 Because hypertension generates tremendous morbidity and costs, novel strategies for enhancing BP control are urgently needed. Interventions that enhance...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 22, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Bosworth, H. B., Crowley, M. J. Tags: General practice / family medicine, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Ischaemic heart disease, Memory disorders (psychiatry) Primary healthcare Source Type: research

Stroke conference is vital for those seeking to transform care.
Abstract As a GP and senior clinical researcher looking at ways of reducing cardiovascular events in general practice, I see the irreparable and devastating impact of stroke. PMID: 25315561 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Lasserson D Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research

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SIGN Apps for iPhone and iPad http://itunes.com/apps/signguidelines, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootcreative.sign The SIGN app has recently been updated and now contains quick reference guides (QRGs) for:SIGN 136 Management of chronic pain SIGN 135 Management of epithelial ovarian cancer SIGN 134 Treatment of primary breast cancer SIGN 133 Management of hepatitis C The SIGN app has also had a complete re-design and now features:Optimisation for the latest operating systems Re-designed for improved legibility Send pdf button feature Split screen feature (ipad) Prevention of stroke in patients with atr...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Liver disease, General practice / family medicine, Hepatitis and other GI infections, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Pain (neurology), Stroke, Diet, Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Breast cancer, Gynecological cancer, Lung cancer (oncology), Radiotherapy Source Type: research

A transitional care model for low-income older adults does not reduce readmission rates or emergency department visits during care transitions
Commentary on: Ohuabunwa U, Jordan Q, Shah S, et al.. Implementation of a care transitions model for low-income older adults: a high-risk, vulnerable population. J Am Geriatr Soc 2013;61:987–92. Implications for practice and research A relatively simple, low-cost care transition intervention can encourage low-income, predominantly African-American elders to better utilise primary care, posthospital discharge. An adequately powered study is needed in order to enable stronger conclusions to be drawn, particularly regarding the model's impact on hospital re-admission and emergency department (ED) visits. Studies benefit...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Nadash, P. Tags: Health policy, General practice / family medicine, Care of the older person, Dementia, Stroke, Hypertension, Memory disorders (psychiatry), Health service research, Diabetes, Metabolic disorders Source Type: research

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SIGN Apps for iPhone and Android phonehttp://itunes.com/apps/signguidelines The app for the Apple and Android phones and tablets contains reference guides (QRG) of SIGN guidelines. The app has recently been updated to include our suite of coronary heart disease (CHD) Guidelines:97 Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease 96 Management of stable angina 95 Management of chronic heart failure 94 Cardiac arrhythmias in coronary heart disease 93 Acute coronary syndromes (updated February 2013) In addition, navigation of the app has been improved with category listings of guidelines. The content is enhanced w...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 6, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Noble, E. b. H. Tags: Diarrhoea, General practice / family medicine, Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: infectious diseases, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Neurological injury, Pain (neurology), Stroke, Trauma CNS / PNS, Paediatric oncology, Op Source Type: research

Older people who report loneliness have increased risk of mortality and functional decline
Commentary on: Perissinotto CM, Stijacic Cenzer I, Covinsky KE. Loneliness in older persons: a predictor of functional decline and death. Arch Intern Med 2012;172:1078–84. Implications for practice and research National screening recommendations are needed for loneliness. Assessments for loneliness should be a component of primary care for older adults. Interventions focused on the poorly adapted cognitive processes associated with loneliness warrant further study. Context Prevalence rates of loneliness have been reported to be as high as 17% in samples of older adults in the USA.1 Historically, scientists viewed lon...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 6, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Theeke, L. A. Tags: General practice / family medicine, Care of the older person, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Screening (public health) Source Type: research

Orlistat reduces weight but its cost-effectiveness remains unclear
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of three pharmacological interventions (orlistat, sibutramine and rimonabant) in obese patients in...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - March 8, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Veerman, L. Tags: Health policy, General practice / family medicine, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Obesity (nutrition), Health service research, Health education, Obesity (public health) Primary healthcare Source Type: research