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The Effect of Health Education on Taiwanese Hypertensive Patients’ Knowledge and Cognition of Stroke
ConclusionsFurther studies with a longer follow‐up (6 months or 1 year) are needed to evaluate the long‐term effects of health education on stroke knowledge and cognition among patients with hypertension. Linking Evidence to ActionAn outpatient health education program using a CD‐ROM and printed information for hypertensive patients can improve the patients’ knowledge and cognition of stroke.
Source: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing - February 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Yu‐Hsuan Tang, Chich‐Hsiu Hung, Hsing‐Mei Chen, Tsung‐Hsien Lin, Yi Liu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Ischemic Stroke Patients' Decision-Making Process in Their Use of Western Medicine and Alternative and Complementary Medicine
This study aimed to explore ischemic stroke patients' decision-making process using Western medicine (WM) and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This study is a qualitative study based on grounded theory. A total of 12 participants were recruited. Findings revealed that the participants accepted WM and CAM treatments following the onset of ischemic stroke. Three categories and several subcategories emerged from stroke patients' decision-making process. These are “uncertainty of stroke,” “delicate balance between WM and CAM,” and “reestablishing confidence and faith.” Eventually, they exhibited the co...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - December 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research

An Investigation of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Stroke Patients
This study aimed to investigate the use of traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in stroke patients in Taiwan. Chinese herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, natural products, and exercise were widely used among stroke patients. Integrating safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine into conventional therapies is suggested.
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research

Physical function, depressive symptoms, and quality of life with post-acute stroke care
Few studies have investigated changes in physical function, psychological status, and quality of life (QOL) among stroke survivors receiving post-acute care (PAC). Nursing care has an important effect on patient outcomes,  but there is very little evidence of nurses’ role in rehabilitation after stroke in Taiwan.
Source: Collegian - February 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Shu-Chin Yao, Suh-Ing Hsieh, Jiann-Der Lee, Tsui-Ping Chu, Jun-Yu Fan Source Type: research

Social Support, Unstable Angina, and Stroke as Predictors of Depression in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Background: Depression is known to adversely affect coronary heart disease patients in western countries; however, no study of social support and depression has been conducted in the Chinese population. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of depression in patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: Between January and December 2015, a cross-sectional sample of 105 Taiwanese patients from cardiology units completed a demographic and clinical characteristics questionnaire, Enhancing Recovery in Coronary Heart Disease Social Support Inventory, and Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Resu...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 9, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Quality of Life Source Type: research

Correlations Among Self-Rated Health, Chronic Disease, and Healthcare Utilization in Widowed Older Adults in Taiwan
Conclusions/Implications for Practice: These findings identified that chronic diseases and healthcare utilization correlated strongly with self-rated health for widowed older adults. Therefore, self-rated health may be used as a screening tool by the National Health Insurance System in Taiwan, and the results may be referenced by public health officials who are responsible for developing welfare strategies to promote healthy aging among the widowed in Taiwan.
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research