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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP9-ADP9, February 1, 2025. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disabilities and is largely preventable (80%). Evidence indicates that patients receiving care from stroke specialized nurses, including nurse-led stroke prevention, show better outcomes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP77-AWP77, February 1, 2025. Background:Strokes can occur anywhere in the hospital and stroke codes are not limited to dedicated stroke units. Despite this, most educational resources are focused on stroke-specific units rather than on all inpatient nursing areas.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP64-ATP64, February 1, 2025. A virtual neurologist rounded on all patient consults using video camera technology and a nurse delegate at the bedside. Placement of the order set added reminders to nursing task lists to complete mRS scores and education.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP73-AWP73, February 1, 2025. Background:Research indicates that quicker response times from onset of stroke symptoms to the initiation of treatment result in better recovery outcomes. Facility B had a consistent nurse-driven activation model.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A122-A122, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Standardized stroke response protocols have been shown to reduce Door to Puncture (DTP) times for Acute Ischemic Strokes (AIS), potentially improving functional outcomes and reducing mortality. This reduction time is equivalent to 22.8
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP15-ATMP15, February 1, 2025. Background:After discharge can be a vulnerable time for stroke patients and their caregivers. Nurse navigators have been utilized in other specialties resulting in positive impacts on patient care. During the 90/180 day call, a mRS is completed.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP10-ADP10, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke center designation generally specifies required education for nurses. Our system provides stroke education to hundreds of nurses annually. Nurses received immediate feedback.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP69-ATP69, February 1, 2025. Background:According to AHAs Scientific Statement,Ideal Foundational Requirements for Stroke Program Development and Growth, an essential role responsibility for stroke coordinators (SC) is to optimize stroke care within their facility and the community.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP76-AWP76, February 1, 2025. Conclusion:The nurse-led digital health intervention was associated with greater self-improvement of cardiovascular health in stroke patients over time. The intervention consists of using an activity tracker and a mHealth application.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP17-ATMP17, February 1, 2025. Background:For optimal care and outcomes, patients must receive treatment from a multidisciplinary team approach at a comprehensive-stroke certified facility with stroke specialist units. and a post score of 4.0. and a post score of 4.0.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP14-ATMP14, February 1, 2025. Time is of the essence - this is one phrase every emergency department (ED) nurse knows. This especially true for stroke where time is brain. The Flow nurse was made effective throughout the network in 2023. The resus role is time limited.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP21-ATMP21, February 1, 2025. Background:A post-pandemic culture without interdisciplinary rounds has led to a lack of communication between providers and nurses. NN developed a protocol for interdisciplinary rounds and communicated this with nursing, providers, and unit secretaries.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP87-AWP87, February 1, 2025. At our institution, ILRs are monitored by cardiology but treated by neurology when inserted after an ischemic stroke. At our institution, ILRs are monitored by cardiology but treated by neurology when inserted after an ischemic stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP114-AWP114, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Two-thirds of US stroke patients undergo rehabilitation post-discharge with about 20% and 25% receiving care at an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and skilled nursing facility (SNF), respectively.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 2025. Background:A mandatory educational requirement for nurses and staff at designated stroke centers existed within a health system, but the process varied across sites.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP42-ADP42, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The transitional period from hospital discharge to the community for stroke survivors is a vulnerable time as patients navigate healthcare systems with their new impairments. The control group included patients not enrolled in the program.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP135-ATP135, February 1, 2025. In a one-year analysis of home discharge calls, we identified patient issues and tracked nurse navigator time per call in the month prior to initiating PDSA cycles. Over two PDSA cycles from March 1 to April 30, we implemented two interventions.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP65-ATP65, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:In 2023, High Point Medical Center implemented a quality improvement initiative to enhance outcomes for hospitalized patients experiencing strokes. The number of patients receiving intervention quadrupled by the end of quarter four.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP18-AHUP18, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Research shows that ischemic stroke patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience disparities in stroke care, including increased time to treatment with intravenous thrombolysis. poor connection, poor audio quality).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS1-ANS1, February 1, 2025. Background:The 2023 American Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationsGuideline for Management of Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage(SAH) support use of the Ottawa Rule to screen individuals at risk.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP8-ADP8, February 1, 2025. the 2023 calendar year, our comprehensive stroke metric for hemorrhagic stroke scoring was at 64%, below the 'Get with the Guidelines' benchmark of 87%.To We continue to assess compliance and project feasibility.We
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP78-AWP78, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Dysphagia affects approximately 30-80% of ischemic stroke patients. While most patients recover swallowing functions within a week, 10-50% may experience persistent issues for up to six months post-stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP100-ATP100, February 1, 2025. Survivors often require extended care at skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term acute care centers (LTAC). Introduction:Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) carries high morbidity and mortality.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP70-AWP70, February 1, 2025. Background:Every minute is crucial in treating acute ischemic stroke (AIS), as the effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular therapy is highly time-dependent. Ongoing enhancements in nurse training, communication, and support are needed.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Once these post-stroke patients have been identified, they are given a personalized monitoring plan depending on the individuals risk factors, the personalized care and rehabilitation plans are tracked and followed.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP72-AWP72, February 1, 2025. Background:Our system, comprised of 21 Northeast Ohio hospitals includes 3 Stroke Ready, 10 Primary and 1 Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC). Alteplase remained on formulary for pediatric stroke and other diagnoses.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP149-ATP149, February 1, 2025. Background:Dysphagia is a common complication of stroke and often leads to the need for modified diets and alternate feeding routes. retrospective study was conducted in the inpatient setting of a comprehensive stroke center.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP62-ATP62, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Education for post-acute stroke patients is crucial for several reasons: recovery and rehabilitation, prevention of recurrence, empowerment, caregiver support, and health literacy. Caregivers can access this education via mobile devices.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP83-AWMP83, February 1, 2025. Background:Acute stroke management requires rapid triage and a highly efficient team to work together for prompt diagnosis and acute reperfusion therapy.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP139-ATP139, February 1, 2025. The stepped-wedge trial ran from May 2019 to January 2024 across three implementation waves. Findings provide a roadmap for healthcare systems implementing similar interventions, emphasizing leadership, coordinated care, and robust tracking for program success.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP53-ATP53, February 1, 2025. Background:Post-discharge phone calls to stroke patients are a valuable tool to assess medication compliance, stroke education retention and prevention of emergency room visits. Two call attempts were made. in Group 1, 4.123.27 in Group 2, 32.89
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP4-AHUP4, February 1, 2025. Background and Aims:The burden of stroke and stroke-related disability in Peru a low- to middle-income country is nearly 50% higher than the global average.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP70-ATP70, February 1, 2025. Introduction:A significant proportion of stroke patients are lost to follow up (LTFU) after discharge, which may be associated with increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and unnecessary hospitalization. vs. 47.4%); have an intracerebral (12.1% vs. 40.7%).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP45-ATP45, February 1, 2025. 58% of articles assessed ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke participants, and 9 studies only tested aphasia patients. Enhancements in these tools will expand access to testing and allow for increased identification of post-stroke cognitive impairment.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP69-AWP69, February 1, 2025. Inclusion criteria included 1) Stroke patients with feeding tube. The intervention program for feeding practices was primarily carried out by ward nurses. Assisting patients with eating is a major task for caregivers and they require better training.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A121-A121, February 1, 2025. Introduction:An estimated 10-14% of all strokes occur in individuals under age 50, with an increase of ~15% from 2011-2022. Severe strokes in young adults affect the family unit quality of life.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP51-ATP51, February 1, 2025. Background:The medical center is a participant of American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines, and monitors performance compared to other comprehensive stroke centers. A post-implementation survey was disseminated to the ED and stroke teams.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP113-AWP113, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Growing evidence suggested that visual arts-based interventions contributed to improvements in psychosocial functioning among stroke survivors. Adults with stroke were recruited from community centers and support groups.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A125-A125, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Managing post-acute hemorrhagic stroke care is complex and necessitates close follow-up and coordination. Patients were excluded if: discharged to a long-term care facility or hospice, expired prior to discharge or had incomplete data.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP109-AWP109, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Comorbid active cancer among in-hospital onset acute ischemic stroke (IHS) is increasing. A good functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale score 0-3.
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