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Abstract TMP15: Stroke Nurse Navigator Structured Phone Call Protocol to Improve Transitions of Care After Stroke

Stroke Journal

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.

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Hypoglycemic Events May Trigger Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 30 Days in Those With Diabetes: A Case-Crossover Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Stroke triggers are factors that may precipitate a stroke within a given time interval and can predict the timing of a stroke. At a 30-day case-control interval, the risk was lowest but still significant (odds ratio, 2.345 [95% CI, 2.179–2.523];P<0.0001).CONCLUSIONS:We

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Abstract NS9: Nurse-Led Quality Improvement Initiative: Advancing Stroke Awareness in Communities Experiencing Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Stroke Journal

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 identify educational venues and stakeholders among African American and Hispanic populations in these zip codes.

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Abstract WP49: Neuroscience Nurse Navigator Program Implementation: Impact on Inpatient & Outpatient Post Stroke Continuum

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP49-AWP49, February 1, 2024. The Neuroscience Nurse Navigator Program [NNN-P], implemented December 2019, included SP who received Alteplase [IV-A] or Mechanical Thrombectomy [MT]. SP satisfaction [SP-S] assessed via paper tool changed to Press Ganey in 2021.Purpose:Evaluate

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Abstract TP68: Streamlining Innovation: A Stroke of Genius in Education

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 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.

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Abstract TP136: STRACK: A Continuum of Stroke Care, Improving Post-Stroke and Cardiometabolic Patient Outcomes

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Once these post-stroke patients have been identified, they are given a personalized monitoring plan depending on the individuals risk factors, the personalized care and rehabilitation plans are tracked and followed.

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Abstract TP70: Identifying Risk Factors for Loss to Follow-Up After Stroke at a Large Academic Health System: Implications for Establishing a Holistic Post-Stroke Follow-up Program

Stroke Journal

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%).