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Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study. The findings suggest that attending higher education may enable people to retain greater cognitive ability until a critical threshold of brain injury is reached after a stroke.
(MedPage Today) -- Education level was associated with the trajectory of cognitive decline following stroke, an individual participant data meta-analysis of four U.S. After adjusting for pre-stroke cognition, college-educated. cohort studies showed.
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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.
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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.
chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology , has been selected to serve as co-chair of The Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (KHDSP) Task Force representing stroke systems of care across the state. This is another opportunity to coordinate and leverage efforts to reduce the burden of stroke statewide.”
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP13-ATMP13, February 1, 2025. Background:Stroke education plays a critical role in improving the publics awareness of stroke and identifying stroke symptoms, ultimately reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP104-ATP104, February 1, 2025. Through the initiative, education was developed to address this identified need.Methods:A variety of free educational opportunities were offered throughout the Mission: Lifeline Stroke Initiatives.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP54-ATP54, February 1, 2025. Background:Comprehensive Stroke Center assigned annual education using self-learning [SL] via an online learning system [OLS] with post-test upon completion. Breakfast and stroke t-shirts were provided after completing 1:1E.
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Background Observational studies have indicated a potential association between education and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether higher levels of education causally reduce the risks of CVDs. years of education, which significantly reduced the risk of various CVDs.
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 ANS3-ANS3, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Prehospital recognition of stroke directly contributes to the reduction of mortality for stroke patients. Furthermore, inaccurate last known well times (LKWT) can delay emergent stroke care. pre-class score was 3.7,
Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The World Stroke Academy (WSA), the educational platform of the WSO, provides high-quality strokeeducation to health care professionals worldwide. Most respondents were stroke specialist physicians (65.3%) and were based in Europe (35.2%). identified as male.
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Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A35-A35, February 1, 2024. The University of Minnesota partnered with the M Health Fairview (MHFV) System to incorporate stroke clinical trials into the annual comprehensive strokeeducation courses.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP71-ATP71, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke patients admitted to a hospital can be cared for in several different settings requiring hospital clinical staff to have a strong knowledge base of signs and symptoms of a stroke as well as the care and management of patients after a stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP16-AHUP16, February 1, 2025. AAPI patients who experience acute ischemic strokes may be less likely to receive intravenous thrombolytic therapy despite presenting with strokes of greater severity. the American Heart Association, MedlinePlus).
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP56-ATP56, February 1, 2024. Understanding can be enhanced through literacy assessment and implementation of educational materials. Understanding can be enhanced through literacy assessment and implementation of educational materials.
Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Asians in the United States, facing health care disparities, have increased stroke risk. We developed a tailored strokeeducation program for underserved West Michigan AsA communities. The average age of attendees was 57.6±13.2 years; most were females (70%).
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP13-ATP13, February 1, 2024. Participants ≥18 years with incident stroke and free of dementia were included (52% female and 39% Black). Stroke might narrow the gap in executive function between stroke survivors with higher and lower education.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP71-AWP71, February 1, 2025. Background:Guidelines for secondary stroke prevention focus on vascular risk factor modification. Efforts to optimize stroke prevention begin with patient awareness of mental health and the connection between psychology and stroke risk.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP272-ATP272, February 1, 2024. These populations usually lack primary stroke prevention knowledge tailored to their individual risk factors.Methods/Approach:Cornwell Health conducted 5 didactic sessions with these goals in focus. questions on the pre-survey to 6.5 ± 1.0 on the post-survey.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP36-AWP36, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) are preventable complications that stroke patients are at risk for developing during hospitalization due to changes in mobility, nutrition, and continence as complications of stroke.
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CTVS patient and marathon runner, Alejandra Saitas, shared her stroke survival story with Nicole Villalpando from the Austin American Statesman in honor of Stroke Awareness Month to help educate others about the lesser-known symptoms she experienced that took her by surprise.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP75-AWP75, February 1, 2024. Purpose:Acute stroke care requires a foundation of clinical knowledge to quickly recognize symptoms and facilitate rapid, safe treatment. Effective care requires a complex network of communication in a stroke response team. range 0.6 - 1.4). range 0.6 - 1.6)
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP266-AWP266, February 1, 2025. Background:Sleep apnea symptoms, such as snoring and breathing pauses, often co-occur with depression in stroke survivors, adversely affecting recovery and quality of life. Additionally, 32.04% reported heavy alcohol use. 10.47; p=0.001).
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