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Abstract DP9: Enhancing Nursing Education to Improve Stroke Patient Education and Outcomes

Stroke Journal

Evidence indicates that patients receiving care from stroke specialized nurses, including nurse-led stroke prevention, show better outcomes. Utilizing stroke guidelines and scientific statements, a standardized practice of individualizing stroke-patient education was developed.

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Abstract TP68: Streamlining Innovation: A Stroke of Genius in Education

Stroke Journal

Background:A mandatory educational requirement for nurses and staff at designated stroke centers existed within a health system, but the process varied across sites. Staff selected their own educational content, leading to minimal engagement and irrelevant content.

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Abstract TP62: Education for Post-Acute Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Education equips patents and their families with the knowledge/tools needed to manage the long-term effects of a stroke and overall well-being.Background:Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC) leadership identified a lack of compliance in patient education in the post-acute setting for stoke survivors.

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Abstract TMP15: Stroke Nurse Navigator Structured Phone Call Protocol to Improve Transitions of Care After Stroke

Stroke Journal

Nurse navigators have been utilized in other specialties resulting in positive impacts on patient care. Nurse navigators are becoming an important part of Stroke Center teams. Responsibilities vary, including patient education and post-discharge phone calls.

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Abstract NS9: Nurse-Led Quality Improvement Initiative: Advancing Stroke Awareness in Communities Experiencing Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, the provision of community education is a priority goal of our program. The majority of our existing community education program takes place in locations where we receive requests to provide these sessions. We will partner with our Community Outreach department.

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Abstract WP49: Neuroscience Nurse Navigator Program Implementation: Impact on Inpatient & Outpatient Post Stroke Continuum

Stroke Journal

The Neuroscience Nurse Navigator Program [NNN-P], implemented December 2019, included SP who received Alteplase [IV-A] or Mechanical Thrombectomy [MT]. Individualized education included importance of f/u w/SSS & PCP & risk factor [RF] management, with barriers to care assessed.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

Implementation of a multispecialty care team approach, including expertise in risk factor management, guideline directed medical therapies, wound and foot care and endovascular and surgical revascularization procedures, may improve outcomes for people with PAD. . - and Global Data From the American Heart Association.