HCPLive

JULY 24, 2024

This model and its service components may be implemented in the future to allow for improvements to primary care programs, with the goal being benefits to patients with COPD.

Allied Health 59

Allied Health Nursing Outcomes 59

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These gaps may undermine patient safety.Research Question:What are the nursing practices and perspectives regarding management of EVDs and LDs?Methods/Approach:A reported roles as Neuroscience ICU nurses, and 39.2% reported roles as Neuroscience ICU nurses, and 39.2% managed an EVD at least 75% of the time.

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Nursing ICU Outcomes Circulation 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 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. However, not all institutions can staff stroke-trained nurses 24/7.

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Nursing Strokes Stroke Education 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:Research indicates that quicker response times from onset of stroke symptoms to the initiation of treatment result in better recovery outcomes. The second facility included for review (Facility B) was consistently activating stroke alerts based on nursing evaluation alone.

Nursing 40

Nursing Strokes Stroke Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Patients receiving care from stroke specialized nurses have better outcomes. In 2021, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) published updates to the Comprehensive Nursing Care Scientific Statements providing new evidence and best nursing practices in stroke care.

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Nursing Strokes Stroke Best Practices 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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.

Strokes 105

Strokes Stroke Nursing Blood Clot 105

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Participants in the intervention group received a 6-week nurse-led CSM of Self-Regulation-based self-care program and usual care. Outcomes of interest were measured at baseline, 6 weeks (T1), and 3 months (T2) after enrollment. Control group participants only received the usual care.

Nursing 40

Nursing Heart Failure Quality of Life Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

An opportunity was identified to improve thrombolytic administration times by identifying and creating a timer keeper role as well as having a nursing code stroke checklist. A form was developed for nursing staff which included stroke metrics as well as time goals for each metric.

Nursing 40

Nursing Education Strokes Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Time is of the essence - this is one phrase every emergency department (ED) nurse knows. The development and implementation of the Flow and Resuscitation (Resus) registered nurse (RN) roles supports our goal of getting the patient to the right place at the right time. The Flow nurse was made effective throughout the network in 2023.

Nursing 40

Nursing RN Strokes Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Conclusion:The nurse-led digital health intervention was associated with greater self-improvement of cardiovascular health in stroke patients over time. Compared with those receiving usual care, participants in the digital health intervention group showed significant improvement of LS7 score from 3 to 12 months (p = 0.013).Conclusion:The

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Nursing Strokes Stroke Technology 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background and Issue:Delivering efficient comprehensive stroke care can be challenging as there are various interdisciplinary team members and factors impacting the outcome of each stroke patient. The issue identified was the lack of advanced practice nursing (APN) on the stroke team.

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Nursing Strokes Stroke Document 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:For optimal care and outcomes, patients must receive treatment from a multidisciplinary team approach at a comprehensive-stroke certified facility with stroke specialist units. Then from April 2024 to July 2024 the nurses on 4N, joined in collaborative rounds with the stroke team daily.

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Nursing RN Strokes Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background and Purpose:In 2023, High Point Medical Center implemented a quality improvement initiative to enhance outcomes for hospitalized patients experiencing strokes. An interdisciplinary initiative was launched that engaged stakeholders from patient safety, the stroke team, and nursing education.

Strokes 40

Strokes Stroke Outcomes Inpatient 40

DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

Improving patient care and outcomes is what drives my commitment to helping find new solutions in the field. In addition to being locally trusted for improving patient outcomes through his medical practice at El Camino Health , Dr. St.

Cardiothoracic 104

Cardiothoracic Interventional Cardiology Bicuspid/Mitral Innovation 104

DAIC

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The cardiothoracic surgery programs at four Northwell Health hospitals received this distinguished accolade, showcasing their commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. For more information: [link] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Cardiothoracic Hospital Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Open-Heart Surgery 109

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

JANUARY 27, 2025

Outcome measures included HF-related QoL, HF self-care, and HF-related knowledge. Methods and results This is a multicentre RCT with three different intervention groups (IGs) and one control group. Participants in the first IG received education on HF self-management principles before discharge.

Nursing 40

Nursing Heart Failure Education Quality of Life 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Timely efficient thrombolytic administration has been associated with better clinical outcome in acute ischemic stroke patients. Our previous code stroke processes included initial evaluation by the triage nurse, followed by rooming and transferring the patient from triage to the ED room, and then to the CT suite.

Nursing 40

Nursing Strokes Stroke Education 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS5-ANS5, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Post-stroke anxiety (PSA) is common, but underestimated and can be distressing during stroke recovery.

Nursing 40

Nursing Strokes Stroke Quality of Life 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

BackgroundPatients with ischemic stroke and concomitant COVID‐19 infection have worse outcomes than those without this infection, but the impact of COVID‐19 on hemorrhagic stroke remains unclear. We aimed to assess if COVID‐19 worsens outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods 1.14]), 5% higher mortality (OR, 1.05 [95% CI, 1.02–1.08]),

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COVID-19 Hemorrhage Outcomes Nursing 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

We investigated whether the nurse navigator (NN) can bridge the gap in delayed communication between neurology, cardiology, and atrial fibrillation treatment.Methods:Using a prospectively maintained Comprehensive Stroke Center database, we reviewed our ischemic stroke patients with implantable loop recorders from January 2024 to July 2024.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Nursing Strokes Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Telerehabilitation (TLR) involves home rehabilitation with a nurse or physician, who evaluates and supports survivors remotely and in remote locations through the use of telecommunication devices.

Strokes 75

Strokes Stroke Quality of Life Nursing 75

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Providing educational resources within these populations may help to close these gaps and foster trust in the healthcare system.

Nursing 40

Nursing Strokes Stroke Education 40

DAIC

MAY 7, 2024

The module delivers perfusion imaging analysis directly within the interventional suite to promote greater clinical confidence, workflow efficiency, and potentially improve patient outcomes. “We We are pleased to expand our stroke AI imaging portfolio, the broadest in the industry, to include this new module.

Technology 105

Technology Nursing Strokes Stroke 105

DAIC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To access the entire AHA/ACC Scientific Statement please visit Key Data Elements and Definitions of Social Determinants of Health in Cardiology (Aug.

Health Disparities 97

Health Disparities Research Nursing Heart Disease 97

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Impaired sodium excretion, even in the presence of fluid loss, is associated with worse clinical outcomes. All diuretic agents enhance sodium excretion to a different extent depending on their side of action across the renal tubules, and renal adaptation mechanisms due to neurohumoral stimulation.

Heart Failure 79

Heart Failure Document Nursing Outcomes 79

DAIC

MAY 20, 2024

During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with numerous certification standards, including a streamlined process for emergency treatment, patient education and protocols that improve patient outcomes. For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.

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Certification Strokes Stroke RN 96

DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

This year’s program, “Global Echocardiography: Innovations in Diagnosis and Beyond,” is described as an educational experience gathering global experts and enthusiasts in echocardiography, hosted by the largest global organization for cardiovascular ultrasound imaging serving physicians, sonographers, nurses, and scientists.

Ultrasound 111

Ultrasound Education Research Technology 111

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

delays in discharge, additional patient encounters, nursing utilization), pain, patient reported outcomes, as well as the direct costs of care associated with AF ablation were collected. However, secondary endpoints pertinent to indirect cost including complication rates, hospital utilization (i.e., vs. 11.3%, p =0.0144).

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcomes Nursing 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

We aimed to identify factors contributing to neuroscience (neurology or neurosurgery) appointment attendance and the impact on readmission and 90-day function outcomes.Methods:Retrospective analysis of hemorrhagic stroke patients with care coordinated by a stroke nurse navigator from one of seven hospitals between January 2022 and March 2024.

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage Outcomes Strokes Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Patients characteristics, time course, of initial management and clinical outcome were compared in both groups. A good functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale score 0-3. The rates of reperfusion therapy and good functional outcome were similar in both groups.

Cancer 40

Cancer Hospital Outcomes Strokes 40

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

JANUARY 26, 2025

Abstract Evidence-based practice integrates research into clinical care to enhance patient outcomes, yet gaps persist in translating evidence into practice. Learning health systems (LHS) address these gaps by embedding knowledge generation within healthcare delivery.

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Research Nursing Outcomes 40

DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. I know the nurse explained my medications to me at the hospital. Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge.

Strokes 115

Strokes Stroke Innovation Research 115

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 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. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 2025. Staff selected their own educational content, leading to minimal engagement and irrelevant content.

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Education Innovation Nursing Strokes 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 21, 2024

IntroductionEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols represent a paradigm shift in perioperative care, aim to optimize patient outcomes and accelerate recovery. These findings have broad implications for improving patient care outcomes and advancing perioperative practices in cardiac surgery settings.

Heart Valves 59

Heart Valves Academic Nursing Innovation 59

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The code LVO alerts the endovascular surgeon and team earlier in the stroke alert process with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The code LVO can be activated either as a prehospital alert or in the emergency department by either the provider or nurse.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Nursing Strokes Stroke 40

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

She has more than 40 years of experience as a registered nurse, service line director, hospital vice president and CEO, as well as 25 years of experience in physician practice management. Biga lists one of her biggest accomplishments as being able to support the ACC as it evolved and embraced the culture of team-based care. “I

Nursing 110

Nursing Innovation Hospital Patient Care 110

DAIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

To raise awareness of this issue, Ochsner Children's Hospital has teamed up with 66 prominent medical institutions across the country through the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION). As a united force, the group is dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for young heart failure patients.

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Pediatrics Hospital Heart Failure Transplant 105