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Retrospective Analysis of Catheter-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection: Relationship to Stroke Diagnosis
Conclusion: Stroke patients were more likely to develop CAUTI compared with nonstroke patients. These patients should be considered as key targets when implementing interventions aimed at reducing CAUTIs. Use of steroids may be associated with a higher likelihood of CAUTI in stroke patients. Implications: Clinical nurse specialists are directly influential in preventing CAUTIs. This study provides evidence regarding the association between stroke and CAUTI to clinical nurse specialists to help them plan CAUTI prevention initiatives.
Source: Clinical Nurse Specialist - June 10, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

The Effect of Home Base Physical Activity Program based on the BASNEF Model on Motor Recovery in Patients with Stroke.
Authors: Esteki-Ghashghaei F, Saadatnia M, Khorvash F, Shahnazi H Abstract The present study aimed to determine the effect of education based on the BASNEF model on the physical activity and improvement of motor activity in patients with stroke. This randomized control trial study was conducted on 40 patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to a teaching hospital in Isfahan, Iran from August 2017 to September 2018. The patients were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention included personal education and a manual CD of physical activity for the intervention group. After education,...
Source: Home Health Care Services Quarterly - May 14, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Home Health Care Serv Q Source Type: research

An exploratory descriptive cohort study of 90-day prognosis after acute ischaemic stroke with mechanical thrombectomy
CONCLUSION: Almost half of the surviving patients had a poor prognosis. In our country, this surgery and rehabilitation impose a significant financial burden that needs to be addressed. However, the longer length of hospital stay and higher costs at discharge may be contributing factors to worse outcomes. The outcomes of comprehensive nursing assessment of the patients, including nursing needs, activities of daily living, and neurological function, can predict their outcome.IMPACT STATEMENT: We recommend a comprehensive nursing assessment at discharge that predicts patient outcomes and can be used for subsequent targeted i...
Source: Contemporary Nurse - September 2, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Ling Feng Yueyue He Shuju Dong Rui Wang Shiyan Long Li He Source Type: research

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

Predicting the functional independence during the recovery phase for poststroke patients
This study aimed to evaluate stroke self ‐efficacy of poststroke patients and identify the differences in stroke self‐efficacy level among some relevant variables.DesignA descriptive cross ‐sectional design was employed to achieve the aforementioned objectives.MethodsA purposive sample of 207 poststroke patients who were recovering from stroke in three major teaching hospitals at Baghdad city were recruited to participate in the study. Data collection process started 3 November 2016 –15 May 2017. Inclusion criteria embraced stroke patients who were adult, have Glasgow Coma Scale score 14–15, capable of giving wri...
Source: Nursing Open - July 10, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Sadeq AL ‐Fayyadh Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Evaluating a novel approach to enhancing dysphagia management: workplace‐based, blended e‐learning
ConclusionsWorkplace‐based, blended e‐learning was an acceptable, cost effective way of delivering essential clinical knowledge and skills about dysphagia. Relevance to clinical practiceDysphagia should be viewed as a patient safety issue because of the risks of malnutrition, dehydration and aspiration pneumonia. As such, it is pertinent to many members of the interdisciplinary team. Consideration should be given to including dysphagia management in initial education and continuing professional development programmes.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - December 16, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Irene Ilott, Bev Bennett, Kate Gerrish, Sue Pownall, Amanda Jones, Andrew Garth Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Blackpool patient poisoning suspect understood to be nurse
A nurse from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison to stroke patients.
Source: Nursing Times - November 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: news