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

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Nurses play a key role in helping patients manage emotional and social health challenges, or psychosocial health, after a stroke, and improved screening and assessment for psychosocial needs are essential to provide optimal patient care.

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Abstract WP59: Impact of Advanced Practice Nursing in Comprehensive Stroke Care

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP59-AWP59, 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. days and CMI was 2.0. days and CMI was 2.0.

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

DAIC

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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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Issues like cognitive impairment and social determinants of health (SDOH) hurdles often go unrecognized until patients are home. After the stroke, I had new prescriptions, and this was the first obstacle for me.

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Abstract WP36: Proven Strategies for Educating Staff and Reducing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Stroke Hospital Units

Stroke Journal

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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Abstract TP71: Creative Methods Utilized to Improve Stroke Education at an Academic Medical Center

Stroke Journal

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.

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Abstract TP47: When Folks Stroke at a Freestand: Building Successful Stroke Workflows for Freestanding Emergency Departments

Stroke Journal

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.

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