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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

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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.

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Abstract WP147: Utilization of Rapid Response Nurses to Improve In-Hospital Stroke Response

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Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP147-AWP147, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospital strokes 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.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

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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.

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Abstract TP60: Utilization of Rapid Response Team Nurses to Improve In-Hospital Stroke Response

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP60-ATP60, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospital strokes 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.

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

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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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Abstract TP69: Development of System-Wide Stroke-Specific Nursing Education for a Hospital System

Stroke Journal

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.

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Abstract TP45: A Nurse-Driven Pre-hospital Telemedicine Program Supports Care of Patients With Suspected Stroke

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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 stroke nurses.

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