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Service provision for stroke: The Greek paradox
Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality, as well as of subsequent serious long-term physical and mental morbidity. This places special demands for updated clinical excellence and optimum organization of stroke care services. Stroke units have been shown to improve patient outcomes. Thus, many western countries have developed and implemented sophisticated stroke facilities and corresponding public awareness strategies. These cannot be easily “translated” in Greece due to special features on the hospital administration system such as a unique rotation system for acute admissions and long-standing austerity.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - April 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Antigoni Fountouki, Dimitrios Theofanidis Source Type: research

'My amazing nurse completely restored my faith in healthcare'.
Authors: Abstract Ten years ago, at the age of 40, I had a major stroke and lost my old life overnight. During my stay in hospital I was abused by healthcare staff. PMID: 28294036 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - March 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research

Life after stroke in Appalachia
Publication date: Available online 10 March 2017 Source:International Journal of Nursing Sciences Author(s): Laurie Theeke, A. Noelle Lucke-Wold, Jennifer Mallow, Patricia Horstman Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the structure of meaning in the experience of surviving stroke for adults living in Appalachia. Methods This qualitative phenomenological study includes a sample of 6 adult survivors of ischemic stroke who were discharged from either a community or university hospital to home in the Appalachian region. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, transcribed, and analyzed thematicall...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - March 10, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Migraine linked to increased risk of stroke after surgery.
Authors: Abstract Patients who experience migraine have a greater risk of stroke and readmission to hospital after undergoing surgery, say researchers from Harvard Medical School in the United States. PMID: 28145176 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research

Improving Access to Stroke Care in the Rural Setting: The Journey to Acute Stroke Ready Designation
Publication date: January 2017 Source:Journal of Emergency Nursing, Volume 43, Issue 1 Author(s): Andrea Slivinski, Robin Jones, Hollis Whitehead, Vallire Hooper Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. North Carolina has one of the highest death rates from stroke in the nation. Access to acute stroke care in rural western North Carolina is limited, with only one primary stroke center within an 18-county region. Angel Medical Center, located in rural western North Carolina, sought to pursue The Joint Commission’s disease-specific certification as an A...
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing - January 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

A Rural Hospital ’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Acute Stroke–Ready Hospital
Publication date: January 2017 Source:Journal of Emergency Nursing, Volume 43, Issue 1 Author(s): Denise C. Rhew, Susan H. Owens, Jessica B. Buckner, Sandra S. Kueider Problem For many stroke patients, rural emergency departments are the first point of medical care to stop brain cell death. We identified a need to meet standards to improve outcomes for stroke care. Methods An interdisciplinary Stroke Continuous Process Improvement Committee was formed. We conducted a gap analysis to address current stroke care processes. Chart audits were performed, and strategies to meet the requirements for recognition as an Acute Strok...
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing - January 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Migraine linked with higher risk of stroke after surgery
Surgical patients with a history of migraines have a greater risk of having a stroke and being re-admitted to hospital, a new study has found.
Source: Nursing Times - January 11, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

A Rural Hospital ’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Acute Stroke–Ready Hospital
For many stroke patients, rural emergency departments are the first point of medical care to stop brain cell death. We identified a need to meet standards to improve outcomes for stroke care.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - December 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Denise C. Rhew, Susan H. Owens, Jessica B. Buckner, Sandra S. Kueider Tags: Practice Improvement Source Type: research

Case Studies Demonstrating Stroke Telemedicine in the Rural Emergency Department
A 65-year-old man was transported to a critical access hospital emergency department for treatment of sudden onset dysphasia, a “funny feeling” on the right side of his face, dysphagia, and difficulty holding water in his mouth. He was alert and oriented and had unremarkable vital signs except for hypertension (188/65 mm Hg). A computed tomography scan of the head identified no abnormalities.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - December 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Debra L. Bowman Tags: Case Review Source Type: research

Improving Access to Stroke Care in the Rural Setting: The Journey to Acute Stroke Ready Designation
Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. North Carolina has one of the highest death rates from stroke in the nation. Access to acute stroke care in rural western North Carolina is limited, with only one primary stroke center within an 18-county region. Angel Medical Center, located in rural western North Carolina, sought to pursue The Joint Commission ’s disease-specific certification as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital in an effort to improve stroke care and outcomes across the region.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - December 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Andrea Slivinski, Robin Jones, Hollis Whitehead, Vallire Hooper Tags: Practice Improvement Source Type: research

Dysphagia Identification and Management in Post-stroke Patients: An Evidence-based Nursing Practice Research.
Background: Dysphagia is one common symptom of post-stroke. Early identification and management can help to reduce the incidence of complications, lower medical cost, improve patients' quality of life. Foreign guidelines relating to post-stroke dysphagia identification and management are abundant and mature, while they may not be totally suitable for China's situation and should be localized. There is no systematic scientific research on the localization and implementation of foreign guidelines in China. It's urgent to explore the way of implementing foreign high quality guidelines into China local context. Objective: To ...
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - December 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Abstracts of Oral Presentations: Evidence Implementation: PDF Only Source Type: research

Lack of stroke nurses cause of concern, warns national audit
The inability of some hospitals to recruit enough specialist stroke nurses has been identified as an area of “particular concern” by the latest national audit of services for the condition.
Source: Nursing Times - November 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Effectiveness of a pressure-relieving mattress in an acute stroke ward.
Abstract Between the 10 May and 18 July 2016, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust conducted a small, non-controlled evaluation set out to assess the performance of the Apex Pro-care Auto pressure-relieving mattress in an acute stroke ward. Seven patients, assessed as being at medium-to-high risk of developing a pressure ulcer (PU), were recruited into the evaluation; the mean age was 73.1 years. Three patients were bed bound and four had restricted mobility. The average length of time spent on the mattress was 31 days. At the end of the evaluation, none of the patients had developed a PU while usin...
Source: British Journal of Nursing - November 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Gleeson D Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research

Factors Associated With Intestinal Constipation in Chronic Patients With Stroke Sequelae Undergoing Rehabilitation
The objective of this study was to define which stroke-related factors constitute independent variables in the incidence of intestinal constipation (IC) of chronic patients admitted to a hospital rehabilitation program. All patients consecutively admitted for rehabilitation were recruited for the study. In the Poisson multiple regression analysis using a hierarchical model, sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, medication, previous history of constipation, life habits, and stroke-related variables were considered for defining factors associated with IC. A 31% prevalence (95% confidence interval [CI]: 25.3–37.1) of I...
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - November 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research

A Community ‐Engaged Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators to Rapid Stroke Treatment
Abstract Treatment for acute ischemic stroke must be initiated within hours of stroke symptom onset, and the sooner it is administered, the better. In South Carolina, 76% of the population can access expert stroke care, and rural hospitals may provide specialized treatment using telemedicine, but many stroke sufferers seek care too late to achieve full benefit. Using a community‐engaged approach in a southern rural community, we explored barriers and facilitators to early stroke care and implications for improvement. The Community‐Engaged Assessment to facilitate Stroke Elimination (CEASE) study was guided by a communi...
Source: Research in Nursing and Health - August 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lynne S. Nemeth, Carolyn Jenkins, Edward C. Jauch, Sharon Conway, Adam Pearlman, Ida J. Spruill, Lynette J. Brown, Joyce Linnen, Florene Linnen, Jeannette O. Andrews Tags: Research Article Source Type: research