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Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP147-AWP147, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospitalstrokes are estimated to account for 2-17% of all strokes. These patients typically have higher mortality, longer length of stay, and higher disability rates than strokes that initiate within the community.
Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Navigating Post-Stroke Recovery at Home: One Patient's Experience A ”mildly impaired” stroke patient with atrial fibrillation who was discharged reported, “I knew my local pharmacist, and they knew my prescriptions.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP60-ATP60, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospitalstrokes are estimated to account for 2-17% of all strokes. These patients typically have higher mortality, longer length of stay, and higher disability rates than strokes that initiate within the community.
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.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP69-ATP69, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke nursing education is a requirement for Stroke Center designation. The eight-hour curriculum was designed by stroke program directors and stroke coordinators. We used a zoom platform to provide stroke education.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP45-ATP45, February 1, 2024. Background:Because of the time-sensitive nature of stroke treatment, extensive efforts focus on reducing treatment time in the hospital and prehospital setting. A tablet was supplied to highly specialized strokenurses.
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 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP59-ATP59, February 1, 2024. Background and Issue:Shared governance (SG) is an organized forum where bedside nurses are engaged in decision-making about professional practice, QI, and research to improve patient outcomes. A charter was developed to organize the meeting.
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 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, Ahead of Print. Air pollution exposure is linked to an increased risk of stroke. especially for those with cardiovascular comorbidities such as diabetes and those with previous stroke events. This is important information for nurses to understand and share with their patients as a risk reduction strategy.
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. Additional high risk patients can be added at discretion.
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 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 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP63-ATP63, February 1, 2024. Background:Over the past year, it was noted that having two separate teams (Rapid Response (RRT) and Code Stroke) delayed the care of multiple stroke patients. Thus, the evolution a Rapid Response Team to a Nurse Responder Team.
We are pleased to expand our stroke AI imaging portfolio, the broadest in the industry, to include this new module. With AngioFlow by RapidAI, we can now support stroke AI imaging along the entire patient pathway, from the initial non-contrast CT scan all the way to the interventional suite,” said Karim Karti , CEO of RapidAI.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP51-AWP51, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke is a debilitating condition and patients with acute stroke usually stays about a week in the acute hospital. The APN would identify stroke patients admitting to CH for further rehabilitation.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP83-ATP83, February 1, 2024. Background:The success of post-stroke rehabilitation depends on the cooperation of many components such as: severity of the stroke, speed with which treatment begins, skills of the rehabilitation team, cooperation of the survivor with family and friends.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP46-AWP46, February 1, 2024. Care of a stroke patient is time dependent as well as the benefits of thrombolytic administration. An interdisciplinary subgroup was created to evaluate the Emergency Department process for code strokes and administration of thrombolytics.
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 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.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS9-ANS9, February 1, 2024. Background and Purpose:As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, the provision of community education is a priority goal of our program. We will partner with our Community Outreach department.
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 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP111-AWP111, February 1, 2024. Background:Despite substantial to minimize ischemic stroke treatment delays, hospital door-to-needle (DTN) time variations persist. Participants were invited from hospitals with the fastest or slowest DTN times in 2022.
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 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP43-AWP43, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Increasing RN turnover rates are a noteworthy and nuanced problem for many nurse leaders. Each staff member was supported with mentorship check-ins by an assigned Clinical Leader and with bi-monthly check-ins with the Nurse Manager.
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. The Code Stroke Launchpad, located adjacent to the CT suite, was launched on 7.18.2023.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP67-ATP67, February 1, 2024. Background and Issues:Patients who experience an in-hospitalstroke often have delayed treatment compared with patients presenting to the ED. Data were collected from the EHR and analyzed (i.e., Data were collected from the EHR and analyzed (i.e.,
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP148-AWP148, February 1, 2024. Background:The recognition of in-hospitalstrokes (IHS) and their subsequent interventions remain challenging. IHS do not have guideline-based efficiency metrics established.
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.
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 AWP211-AWP211, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Physical and occupational therapy are a standard of care for in-hospitalstroke patients. This study aims to evaluate whether NIHSS, AMPAC or total rehab duration while hospitalized predicts DD or length of stay (LOS).Methods:Data
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. There were no differences in baseline demographics.
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). Included patients were discharged from the hospital to an extended care facility.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP290-AWP290, February 1, 2024. Background:Despite tremendous scientific advancements in acute stroke care, post-stroke management can be challenging. Information overload and a lack of post-discharge understanding can lead to potential stroke readmissions. hospital days).Conclusion:Overall,
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 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 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 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP61-AWP61, February 1, 2024. Background:The CSC Advanced Disease-Specific Certification program requires hospitals to provide stroke education to patients and family members. A QR code was placed in the patient’s stroke education folder and displayed prominently in visible areas.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP47-ATP47, February 1, 2024. Delivery of clinical education and implementation of hospital-based emergency department (ED) workflows to FSEDs contributes to a successful system of care. Quarterly stroke education posters team are at all sites and new hire training is standardized.
Abstract Aim (i) To explore the attitudes of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) towards oral anti-coagulation (OAC) for stroke prevention post-intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) and (ii) to explore factors that influence patients decision-making process for stroke prevention.
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. The ability to order and complete sleep studies was crucial for timely OSA diagnosis. Field staff (e.g.,
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Collaboration between primary care centers and hospital staff was essential for the projects success by delivering personalized care and home monitoring devices to patients through access to a digital platform.
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