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Highly Educated People Face Steeper Cognitive Decline After Stroke

Med Page Today

(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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Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke

Science Daily - Stroke

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.

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Nurses play key role in addressing mental well-being for people after a stroke

Science Daily - Heart Disease

The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience at least one psychosocial symptom, including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and/or decreased quality of life.

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Where you live may be associated with more successful stroke recovery

American Heart News - Stroke News

Research Highlights: Stroke survivors living in areas with high levels of unemployment, low income, low education levels and poor housing quality had twice the risk of poor recovery after a stroke compared to those living in areas with better.

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Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge earns Acute Stroke Ready Certification from Joint Commission

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:00 May 20, 2024 — Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification. To achieve certification, OMC-Baton Rouge underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite.

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World Stroke Organization, Philips Release Paper on Expanding Access to Stroke Care

DAIC

10, 2024 — Royal Philips and the World Stroke Organization (WSO) have published a policy paper calling for a revolution in stroke care to make a real difference to the lives of millions and bring significant economic benefits worldwide. Yet, access to thrombectomy remains the exception rather than the norm in global stroke care.

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

Stroke Journal

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.