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An outcomes approach to stroke care : The importance of teamwork and evidence-based nursing care
Middleton, Sandy
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
Date
2012
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Journal article
Journal
International Journal of Stroke
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Volume
7
Issue
3
Page Range
224-226
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ACU Department
Nursing Research Institute
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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