An outcomes approach to stroke care : The importance of teamwork and evidence-based nursing care
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Middleton, Sandy. (2012). An outcomes approach to stroke care : The importance of teamwork and evidence-based nursing care. International Journal of Stroke. 7(3), pp. 224-226. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-4949.2012.00774.x
Authors | Middleton, Sandy |
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Abstract | The Quality in Acute Stroke Care (QASC) was a cluster randomised control trial (CRCT) which evaluated the effectiveness of evidence-based clinical treatment protocols for the management of fever, hyperglycaemia and swallowing, in conjunction with multidisciplinary team building workshops, and a standardised interactive staff education program (collectively known as the Fever, Sugar, Swallowing (FeSS) intervention) to improve patient outcomes 90-days. We found that patients cared for in stroke units who received our intervention were 15.7% more likely to be alive and independent 90 days following their stroke. They also had significantly: fewer episodes of fever, lower mean temperatures, lower mean blood glucose levels, and better screening for swallowing difficulties. |
Keywords | stroke; fever; hyperglycaemia; swallow; nursing; leading; opinion |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | International Journal of Stroke |
Journal citation | 7 (3), pp. 224-226 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
ISSN | 1747-4930 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-4949.2012.00774.x |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84858200417 |
Page range | 224-226 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 09 Mar 2012 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/85v9w/an-outcomes-approach-to-stroke-care-the-importance-of-teamwork-and-evidence-based-nursing-care
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