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Effects of Pain Beliefs on Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Consumption in Spine Surgery Patients. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Gulsah Kose,Keziban Şirin
PURPOSE: This study evaluates the impact of pain belief on postoperative pain and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing spine surgery. METHODS: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted on 71 patients undergoing spine surgery, who were admitted to the neurosurgery department of a university hospital between January 2021 and April 2022. Descriptive information form, Pain Beliefs
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Length of Stay Does Not Predict Change in Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Comfort Questionnaire Scores. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Jacqueline Solis,Jade Marshall,Emerson Nairon,Sonia Joseph,Maxine Adegbola,DaiWai M Olson
BACKGROUND: The epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) is a clinical setting designed to help diagnose and analyze the nature behind a patient's seizures in a hospitalized unit. Patients admitted to an EMU may experience sleep deprivation, withdrawal of antiepileptic medications, and the use of a continuous electroencephalogram. The purpose of this study was to explore change in patient comfort during an EMU
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Use of Stroke Alert Sticker in the Field Decreases Time to Acute Interventions for Ischemic Stroke Patients. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Nicolle W Davis,Meghan Bailey,Jeannette M Hester,Gabriel Bonnell,Anna Khanna,Christina Wilson,Jason Jones,Michael Cowart,Amita Singh
BACKGROUND: Stroke is a medical emergency requiring timely intervention to optimize patient outcomes. The only treatments currently Food and Drug Administration approved for acute stroke are intravenous (IV) thrombolytics, which require obtaining specific medical history to be administered safely. This medical history may be overlooked in the prehospital setting or lost during patient handoff between
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Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Constipation Severity in Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Cross-sectional Study. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Tomoko Doi,Ikumi Honda,Maki Nakajima,Miharu Tamaoki,Masaaki Hirayama
BACKGROUND: Constipation in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) adversely affects motor symptoms, making defecation management critical. Sleep disturbance is another common complaint in patients with PD (PWP). Associations between sleep disturbances and constipation have been reported in recent studies on PD. If improving sleep quality is useful for managing constipation in PWP, it might serve as
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In Research, Failure Is Not an Option-It Is an Expectation. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 DaiWai M Olson
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Predictive Factors of Apathy in Stroke Survivors During the Recovery Period. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Pao-Chen Wang,Hsiang-Chu Pai
BACKGROUND: Apathy may be an important predictor of depression and significantly negatively affect the quality of life and functional recovery of stroke survivors. However, the evidence reflects the inconsistent findings of studies on the impact of individual-related variables on apathy in patients with stroke. OBJECTIVES: This study examines the relationships among stroke survivors' individual characteristics
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Use of Family Photographs Reduces Restlessness in Neurocritical Care Patients. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Cole Givens,Emerson B Nairon,Mona Jackson,Ayushi Vashisht,DaiWai M Olson
BACKGROUND: Patients admitted to the neuroscience intensive care unit often experience varying states of confusion and restlessness. The purpose of this study was to examine restlessness in acutely confused patients through use of familiar photographs. METHODS: This randomized prospective pilot study placed family photographs (photos) on the bedrail of confused patients during the night shift (8 pm
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Associations of Delirium to Posthospital Outcomes After Acute Stroke: A Scoping Review. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Bethany C Young,Bethany A Rhoten
Background: Delirium is a common and distressing manifestation of acute brain dysfunction that is associated with poor outcomes in various critically ill patient populations. Although patients with acute stroke experience delirium, understanding of delirium in this population is limited. The purpose of this scoping review is to describe existing evidence about delirium and associations with posthospital
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A Retrospective Analysis of Ischemic Stroke Patients Supports That Very Early Mobilization Within 24 Hours After Intravenous Alteplase Is Safe and Possibly Beneficial. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Lisa Yanase,Diane Clark,Elizabeth Baraban,Tamela Stuchiner
BACKGROUND: Stroke care guidelines recommend early mobilization of acute ischemic stroke patients, but there are sparse data regarding early mobilization of stroke patients receiving thrombolytic therapy. We developed the Providence Early Mobility for Stroke (PEMS) protocol to mobilize patients to their highest individual tolerance within 24 hours of stroke admission in 2010, and it has been in continuous
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Restraints in Neurosurgery Departments: An Underrated Risk, a Perfect Storm. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Deborah Maselli
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Life Experience of Chinese Pediatric Medulloblastoma Survivors: A Qualitative Study. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Jinzhi Feng,Qingqing He,Lin Sun
BACKGROUND: With the improvement of technology and the advancement of medical treatment in recent decades, more and more pediatric medulloblastoma survivors reintegrate to the community. This study aimed to examine the experiences of pediatric medulloblastoma survivors. METHODS: A qualitative research was conducted. Twenty Chinese pediatric medulloblastoma survivors were interviewed. Interviews were
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Predictors of Healthcare Utilization in Family Caregivers of Persons With a Primary Malignant Brain Tumor. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Isabella Goldberg,Paula Sherwood,Susan M Sereika,Heidi S Donovan,Jason Weimer,Jan Drappatz,Florien Boele,Xiaojun Shi,Ashlee Loughan
BACKGROUND: Negative physical health results from the emotional stress of providing care to a family member with a primary malignant brain tumor; however, the downstream effects on caregivers' healthcare utilization (HCU) are unknown. This analysis examined associations between caregivers' emotional health and markers of HCU during the 6 months after patients' diagnoses. METHODS: Caregivers' self-report
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Implementation of an Interprofessional Mobility Program in a Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Katie Broadway,Cristina M Nuila
BACKGROUND: Emerging research suggests the need for implementation of mobility protocols and consistent evaluation of the impact on patient outcomes. Standardized mobility guidelines may be a solution for promoting nurse-driven mobility efforts and influencing a shift in the culture of mobility among nursing teams. In a 36-bed neurosurgical intensive care unit, 2 key areas of opportunity were identified
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Multidisciplinary Teamwork Perceptions When Mobilizing Ventilated Neurosurgery Patients. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Adrianna Lall Vinar,Daisha J Cipher,Molly Ormand,Byron Carlisle,Deborah Behan
BACKGROUND: Multidisciplinary teamwork is essential in delivering holistic care to critically ill populations, including ventilated neurosurgery patients. Although it is considered a safe and feasible aspect of patient care, mobilization is often missed in this population because of negative healthcare provider perceptions regarding barriers and patient safety. Nurse-led teamwork has been suggested
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Illness Uncertainty of the Patients With Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Treated by Coil Embolization. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 JiEun Lee,SukJeong Lee,O-Ki Kwon
BACKGROUND: Patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) treated by coil embolization may experience illness uncertainty despite successful treatment. This study aimed to investigate illness uncertainty in patients with UIAs treated by coil embolization and to identify the factors affecting illness uncertainty. METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved data collected from 267 patients
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Views of Multiple Sclerosis Patients About Key Elements for a Decision Aid: A Qualitative Study. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Miguel-Angel Robles-Sanchez,Montse Moharra,Cristina Bosch-Farré,María José Hernández-Leal,Xavier Montalban,Jaume Sastre-Garriga,Lluís Ramió-Torrentà,Carme Bertran-Noguer
BACKGROUND: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may experience decisional conflict during treatment choice. Shared decision making (SDM), whereby patients and health professionals, primarily nurses, collaborate in making decisions, reduces this decisional conflict. It requires understanding large amounts of information and may be complex, especially when decisions affect patients' autonomy and quality
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Rapid-Response Electroencephalography in Seizure Diagnosis and Patient Care: Lessons From a Community Hospital. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Eleanor Eberhard,Samuel R Beckerman
BACKGROUND: Nonconvulsive seizures are a major source of in-hospital morbidity and a cause of unexplained encephalopathy in critically ill patients. Electroencephalography (EEG) is essential to confirm nonconvulsive seizures and can guide patient-specific workup, treatment, and prognostication. In a 208-bed community hospital, EEG services were limited to 1 part-time EEG technician and 1 EEG machine
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Prevalence and Impact of Poststroke Fatigue on Patient Outcomes in the First 6 Months After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-12 Sulochana Koirala Paudel,Kaye Rolls,Heidi Green,Ritin Fernandez
BACKGROUND: Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is one of the most pervasive and debilitating symptoms after stroke and has a negative impact on activities of daily living (ADLs) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of stroke survivors. However, to date, no study has systematically reviewed the prevalence of PSF at different points in time after stroke. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate
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Understanding the Health and Well-being of Women With Multiple Sclerosis. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Jennifer Collins,Yolanda Babenko-Mould,Kimberley T Jackson,Tracy Smith-Carrier
BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system, and is potentially disabling. Women experience MS more frequently than men at a 3:1 ratio. Current literature suggests that women may experience health, social determinants of health, and disability differentially, and there is a gap in the research examining how gender intersects with MS. METHODS:
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Associations of Nonmotor Symptom Burden, Activities of Daily Living, and Fear of Falling in Parkinson Disease. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Feride Taskin Yilmaz,Selda Celik,Gulden Anataca,Emine Mercan Sakar
BACKGROUND: Parkinson disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor and nonmotor symptoms, can affect the daily activities of individuals. This study was conducted to determine nonmotor symptom burden in patients with PD and to reveal the relationship of nonmotor symptom burden with activities of daily living and fear of falling. METHODS: This cross-sectional and correlational study
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COVID-19 and Elective Spine Surgery: The Older Persons' Experience of Going It Alone. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Andrea L Strayer,Barbara J King
BACKGROUND: Older people with debilitating degenerative spine disease may benefit from surgery. However, recovery is described as a circuitous process. In general, they describe feeling powerless and receiving depersonalized care during hospitalization. Institution of hospital no-visitor policies to reduce COVID-19 spread may have caused additional negative consequences. The purpose of this secondary
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The Effect of Distance Empowerment Program on Self-efficacy Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-03 Farzaneh Arab,Davood Hekmatpou,Maryam Saeedi
BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common nontraumatic debilitating disease in young adults. This study aimed to determine the effect of distance empowerment programs on self-efficacy in MS patients. METHODS: Sixty-four MS patients participated in this quasi-experimental study. Patients were first entered into the study using the convenience sampling method and then were randomly allocated
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Effects of Footbath on Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality in Patients With Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Seher Ünver,Ülkü Çolakoğlu,Ahmet Tolgay Akıncı
BACKGROUND: Pain management and good sleep are essential for patients after surgical procedures. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of footbath on postoperative pain severity and sleep quality levels of patients who have undergone degenerative lumbar spine surgery. METHODS: Sixty patients were randomly assigned to the footbath intervention group or the control group. The intervention was a 20-minute
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Family Role in Care of Patients With Neurological Conditions: International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium Proceedings. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Jane von Gaudecker,Christina Andrade,Priya Baby,Anne-Kathrin Cassier-Woidasky,Thanh Cubria,Lena-Marie Hupperich,Maria Elena M Mariano,Gladys Mastamet,Peter Nydahl,DaiWai M Olson,Faith Sila,Sheena Ramazanu,Andrea Strayer,Miyuki Hirosue,Lori Rhudy
BACKGROUND: Discussions during the 2022 International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium highlighted the impact of family in the care of neuroscience patients. This sparked conversations about the need for understanding global differences in family involvement in the care of patients with neurological conditions. METHODS: Neuroscience nurses from Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, Saudi
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My, Your, Their: Patient, Client, Subject, Participant, Volunteer. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DaiWai M Olson
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Resilience Room Use and Its Effect on Distress Among Nurses and Allied Staff J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Virginia Prendergast, Sandra Elmasry, Natasha A. Juhl, Kristina M. Chapple
BACKGROUND: Nationwide nursing shortages have spurred nursing research on burnout and resiliency to better understand the emotional health of nurses and allied staff to retain talent. Our institution implemented resilience rooms in the neuroscience units of our hospital. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of resilience room use on emotional distress among staff. METHODS: Resilience
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A Meta-analysis of the Clinical Efficacy of the Head-of-Bed Elevation for Patients With Acquired Brain Injury J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Ying Che, Tingting Lu, Tianming Wang, Hairong Zhao, Xulin Song, Qing Zhan, Chengzu Zhang, Haibang Pan, Kehu Yang, Bo Wang
BACKGROUND: Acquired brain injury is caused by traumatic or nontraumatic factors and causes changes in cognition. Several reviews have described the influence of the head-of-bed (HOB) elevation on clinical indexes such as intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). However, the conclusions were inconsistent. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effects of HOB elevation in the
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Review of Risk Factors Associated With Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Jiayue Xiong, Rozina Bhimani, Lisa Carney-Anderson
BACKGROUND: Alzheimer disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease with no cure. The number of individuals living with AD doubles every 5 years. The current clinical practice relies on clinical history, mental status tests, cerebrum imaging, and physical and neurological examinations; however, recent advances in the field of biomarkers have provided clues for the early detection of AD. High levels of
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Family Presence May Reduce Postoperative Delirium After Spinal Surgery J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Emily Welsch, Ayushi Vashisht, Sonja E. Stutzman, DaiWai M. Olson
BACKGROUND: Delirium is associated with worse outcomes, but there is a gap in literature identifying nurse-led interventions to reduce delirium in postoperative (postop) surgical spine patients. Because family presence has been associated with a variety of beneficial effects, we aimed to examine whether family presence in the spine intensive care unit (ICU) during the night after surgery was associated
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Exploring Plan of Care Communication With a Multidisciplinary Rounding Plan to Nursing Care Plans J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Anjali C. Perera, Sonia Joseph, Jade L. Marshall, DaiWai M. Olson
BACKGROUND: The nursing care plan (NCP) was developed approximately 100 years ago as a teaching tool for nursing students. Our neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) uses a multidisciplinary rounding plan (MDRP) that may provide more relevant and up-to-date information than the standard NCP. METHODS: In this prospective single-blind randomized pilot study, we examined nurses' abilities to respond
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An International Study on Violence and Aggression in Neuroscience Nursing J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Caroline Woon
INTRODUCTION: The primary rationale for this study was to evaluate neuroscience registered nurses' (RNs') experience of violence and aggression internationally. The objectives were to determine how prevalent violence and aggression is in neuroscience nursing and the support and education provided. METHODS: Two online surveys were developed for neuroscience RN educators and RNs through SurveyMonkey
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A Literature Review: Violence and Aggression in Neuroscience Nursing J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Caroline Woon
BACKGROUND: Violence and aggression is commonly encountered in nursing worldwide and is an increasing concern, although it is largely underreported by staff. Violence and aggression can take many forms, from verbal and physical abuse to sexual assault. This study aims to define agitation, violence, and aggression and to explore the prevalence of violence and aggression among neuroscience patients.
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A Turkish Study to Identify the Discharge Learning Needs of Spinal Surgery Patients J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Omer Boran, Gulsah Kose
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify the learning needs of spinal surgery patients before hospital discharge. METHODS: This cross-sectional study consisted of 117 spinal surgery patients admitted to the neurosurgery department between October 2019 and March 2020. Data were collected using a descriptive information form, visual analog scale, and the Patient Learning Needs Scale. Data were
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A Telestroke Nurse and Neuroradiologist Model for Extended Window Code Stroke Triage J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Anna Maria Helms, Hongmei Yang, Rahul R. Karamchandani, Laura Williams, Sam Singh, Gary J. DeFilipp, Andrew W. Asimos
BACKGROUND: Distinguishing features of our stroke network include routine involvement of a telestroke nurse (TSRN) for code stroke activations at nonthrombectomy centers and immediate availability of neuroradiologists for imaging interpretation. On May 1, 2021, we implemented a new workflow for code stroke activations presenting beyond 4.5 hours from last known well that relied on a TSRN supported
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Malnutrition in Patients With Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury: Prevalence During 4 Weeks of Subacute Rehabilitation J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Lena Aadal, Mette Holst, Henrik Højgaard Rasmussen, Jørgen Feldbæk Nielsen, Lene Odgaard
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is associated with high rates of complication, longer hospital stays, and increased morbidity and mortality. Malnutrition defined as undernutrition is common in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI); however, estimates vary remarkably. This study aimed to describe malnutrition at admission and after 4 weeks of subacute inpatient neurorehabilitation in patients with ABI
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Alexithymia and Coping With Stress in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Comparative Study J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Feride Taskin Yilmaz, Selma Sabanciogullari, Gulgun Sevimligul
BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS), which is frequently seen in young adults, affects mental health because of disease symptoms and cognitive disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the presence of alexithymia and problem- or emotion-focused coping strategies with stress in MS patients, determine the relationship between these variables, and compare the results of MS patients with those of
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Bundled Approach to Improve Inpatient Stroke Recognition and Time to Treatment J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Lindy Drollinger, Marilyn A. Prasun
BACKGROUND: Early recognition of inpatient stroke is critical in reducing poor outcomes. A gap in knowledge and recognition of stroke by nursing staff was observed; protocols did not incorporate the Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time (BE-FAST) symptom mnemonic, and code stroke documentation was frequently incomplete. PURPOSE: This initiative aimed to improve timely recognition, evidence-based
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Zeroing a Transducer on an External Ventricular Drain J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Rachel Malloy
BACKGROUND: External ventricular drains (EVDs) are commonly used in severely brain-injured patients to diagnose intracranial hypertension. The accuracy of the intracranial pressure reading is dependent on zeroing the external transducer to air. Recent concern about zeroing techniques has been identified in the neuroscience community. The open method requires removing the nonvented cap, and the closed
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An Integrative Review of the Utilization of the Perceived Stress Scale in Stroke Recovery J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-21 Jenifer G. Prather, Ansley Grimes Stanfill
BACKGROUND: Stroke survivors (SS) may experience alterations in physical and cognitive processes that increase stress and reduce well-being. Timely and accurate measurement of stress throughout the continuum of recovery is necessary to inform targeted interventions that will improve quality of life for this group. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the utilization of the Perceived Stress
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Celebrating the Value and Impact of Neuroscience Nursing. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Patricia C Lane
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Effects of an Education Program for Home Blood Pressure Measurements in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Shingo Kishita, Takeshi Hyakuta
BACKGROUND: Stroke patients must review their previous lifestyle and take daily actions to control risk factors for recurrence. METHODS: A nonblind, randomized controlled trial was conducted in stroke patients to determine whether an education program intervention would alter behavior concerning home blood pressure measurements. This prospective, randomized controlled trial recruited 48 inpatients
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Machine Learning Analysis of the Cerebrovascular Thrombi Lipidome in Acute Ischemic Stroke J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Sarah R. Martha, Samuel H. Levy, Emma Federico, Michael R. Levitt, Melanie Walker
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify a signature lipid profile from cerebral thrombi in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients at the time of ictus. METHODS: We performed untargeted lipidomics analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry on cerebral thrombi taken from a nonprobability, convenience sampling of adult subjects (≥18 years old, n = 5) who underwent thrombectomy for acute
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Study on the Cutoff Value of Backward Walking Speed to Distinguish the Mobility Deficits of Stroke Patients J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Jing Peng, Xiaoqiong Teng, Jing Lin, Junyi Guo
We found that backward maximum walking speed (BMWS) and backward comfortable walking speed (BCWS) both have a high diagnostic value for identifying mobility deficits, and the optimal cutoff values of BMWS and BCWS are 0.3 and 0.27 m/s in stroke patients, respectively. BACKGROUND: Backward walking speed is an objective index to evaluate motor ability, but it is not clear whether it can screen stroke
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Publishing Neuroscience Nursing Quality Improvement Projects. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 DaiWai M Olson
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Low-to-Moderate Risk Transient Ischemic Attack Patients Can Be Safely Discharged From the Emergency Department to a Nurse Practitioner–Led Clinic J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Fnu Alfandy, Mary-Lynn Brecht, Suzette Cardin, Holli A. DeVon
BACKGROUND: Unnecessary admissions fuel rising healthcare costs and take away resources from higher acuity patients without evidence of increased safety. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine whether the care diversion for transient ischemic attack (TIA), from inpatient to a nurse practitioner (NP)-led specialty clinic, resulted in no increase in stroke incidence at 90 days
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Factors Predicting Frailty Among Postoperative Brain Tumor Patients J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Chorpaka Mungngam, Ketsarin Utriyaprasit, Thitipong Tankumpuan, Bunpot Sitthinamsuwan
BACKGROUND: Surgical frailty is a condition in which patients are weak with varied recovery of various organ functions after surgery resulting in unpleasant outcomes. Frailty studies have been conducted in several populations with a limited knowledge on postoperative brain tumor patients. This study aimed to examine factors predicting frailty in brain tumor patients after craniotomy. METHODS: This
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Implementation of an Evidence-Based Prenotification Process for Patients With Stroke to Improve Neurological Outcomes J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Katharine Gross, Bobbi Gusler, Karen Londy, Roxanne Buterakos, Megan Keiser
BACKGROUND: Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy can improve clinical outcomes in eligible patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), but its efficacy is time dependent. This quality improvement project aimed to examine whether a revised evidence-based neurological deficit algorithm initiated in the emergency department could reduce door-to-groin puncture time to less than 90 minutes and improve neurological
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Incidence of Poststroke Epilepsy: An Executive Summary. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Hina Dave,Lilian Omburo,Alexa Collins,Ying Xian,DaiWai M Olson
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Reflections on Patient Care Technicians Obtaining Pupillometer Readings in a Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-18 Donald Stout,James Dullaway,Hannah McMahan,Blake A Daniel,DaiWai M Olson
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Implementation of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse–Led Clinic to Improve Follow-up Care for Post–Ischemic Stroke Patients J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Erin Mitchell, Staci S. Reynolds, Donna Mower-Wade, Jonathan Raser-Schramm, Bradi B. Granger
BACKGROUND: Ischemic stroke continues to be a leading cause of serious disability within the United States, affecting 795 000 people annually. Approximately 12% to 21% of post–ischemic stroke patients will be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Studies suggest that implementation of a follow-up appointment within 7 to 14 days of discharge improves 30-day readmission rates; however
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Reflections on Obstacles to Stroke Awareness in Spanish-Speaking Hispanic Populations: Lost in Translation. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-22 Jennifer E S Beauchamp,Yolanda Villarreal,Andrea Ancer Leal,Sean I Savitz,Anjail Sharrief
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Predictors of Time to Aneurysm Repair and Mortality in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Tiffany O. Sheehan, Nicolle W. Davis, Yi Guo, Debra Lynch Kelly, Saunjoo L. Yoon, Ann L. Horgas
BACKGROUND: Prompt aneurysm repair is essential to prevent rebleeding after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. To date, most studies on this topic have focused on 1 set of predictors (eg, hospital or patient characteristics) and on 1 outcome (either time to aneurysm repair or mortality). The purpose of this study was to test a model that includes hospital and patient characteristics as predictors
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Effect of the Preparatory School FAST Stroke Educational Program J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Abdul Salam, Ashfaq Shuaib, Saadat Kamran, Iman Hassanin, Nosheen Shahid, Mohammed S. Al-Darwish, Rubina Bibi, Maher Saqqur, Numan Amir, Elaine T. Miller
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of FAST stroke educational program among all preparatory school students in the state of Qatar. METHODS: The pretest-posttest experimental research design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAST educational program in Qatar. A 30-minute audiovisual presentation was given to improve knowledge of stroke. We included grade 7
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Results From the Perceived Value of Certification Tool-12 Survey: Analysis of the Perceived Value of Certification Among Stroke and Neuroscience Nurses J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Suzy Mascaro Walter, Norma D. McNair, Rebecca Banat, Tracey Anderson, Zheng Dai, Kesheng Wang
AIM: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived value of certification among those with a neuroscience or stroke nursing certification. METHODS: The Perceived Value of Certification Tool-12 (PVCT-12) consists of 12 value statements related to the benefits of certification, using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Descriptive statistics were used to
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The Prephase Nursing in Levodopa Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Therapy J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Pierluigi Lezzi, Roberto Lupo, Tania Lezzi, Elsa Vitale
INTRODUCTION: Parkinson disease (PD) affects approximately 1% of women and men worldwide, particularly older than 60 years. It is a multisystem and neurodegenerative disease with genetics and environmental factors that result in deficits in the production of neurotransmitters, including dopamine. The levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) system delivers a continuous infusion of levodopa directly
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Preferences Toward Attributes of Disease-Modifying Therapies: The Role of Nurses in Multiple Sclerosis Care J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Beatriz del Río-Muñoz, Cristina Azanza-Munarriz, Noelia Becerril-Ríos, Haydee Goicochea-Briceño, Rosalía Horno, Alejandro Lendínez-Mesa, César Sánchez-Franco, Mònica Sarmiento, Guillermo Bueno-Gil, Nicolás Medrano, Jorge Maurino
BACKGROUND: Nurses play an essential role in coordinating the care of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) throughout their disease trajectory in a complex treatment landscape. The aim of this study was to assess nurses' preferences toward different disease-modifying therapy attributes. METHODS: We conducted a multicenter, noninterventional, cross-sectional study in collaboration with the Sociedad
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Relationship Between Automated Pupillometry Measurements and Ventricular Volume in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-08-01 Yesica Andrea Campos, Priyanka Rana, Ranier G. Reyes, Khadijah Mazhar, Sonja E. Stutzman, Folefac Atem, DaiWai M. Olson, Venkatesh Aiyagari
INTRODUCTION: Pupillometry allows for a standardized assessment of the pupillary light reflex. Acute hydrocephalus (HCP) is a common complication in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). HCP may affect the pupillary light reflex because of increased intracranial pressure or dilation of the rostral aqueduct. The association between the pupillary light reflex and HCP in aSAH patients
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Development of a White Paper on the Neurological Assessment of the Hospitalized Adult. J. Neurosci. Nurs. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-21 Cathy C Cartwright,Susan D Bell,Chen-Chen T Lee