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Woo BFY, Ng WM, Tan IF, Zhou W. Practice patterns, role and impact of advanced practice nurses in stroke care: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:1306-1319. [PMID: 38131430 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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AIM(S) To undertake a systematic review of the practice patterns and roles of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in inpatient and outpatient stroke-care services; and to evaluate the impact of APN-led inpatient and outpatient stroke-care services on clinical and patient-reported outcomes. DESIGN A mixed-methods systematic review. METHODS A systematic search was conducted across six electronic databases for primary studies. Data were synthesised using a convergent integrated approach. DATA SOURCES (INCLUDE SEARCH DATES) *FOR REVIEWS ONLY: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, PsycInfo and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, for primary studies published between the inception of the databases and 3 November 2022. RESULTS Findings based on the 18 included primary studies indicate that the APNs' roles have been implemented across the continuum of stroke care, including pre-intervention care, inpatient care and post-discharge care. Practicing at an advanced level, the APNs engaged in clinical, operational and educational undertakings across services and disciplines. Positive clinical and patient-reported outcomes have been attributed to their practice. CONCLUSION The review highlights the critical role of APNs in improving stroke care, especially in the pre-intervention phase. Their clinical expertise, patient-centered approach and collaboration can transform stroke care. Integrating APNs into stroke care teams is essential for better management and outcomes in light of the increasing stroke burden. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE Healthcare institutions should integrate APNs to enhance pre-intervention stroke care, improve diagnostic accuracy and expedite treatment. APNs can prioritise patient-centric care, including assessments, coordination and education. Medication reconciliation, timely rehabilitation referrals and lifestyle modifications for secondary stroke prevention are crucial. Implementing advanced practice nursing frameworks ensures successful APN integration, leading to improved stroke care and better patient outcomes in response to the growing stroke burden. IMPACT (ADDRESSING) What problem did the study address? Poor clarity of the role of advanced practice nurses among patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, health policymakers and nurses. What were the main findings? Advanced practice nurses practise across the continuum of stroke care, mainly in pre-intervention care which takes place before initiating treatment, inpatient care and post-discharge care. The implementation of the advanced practice nurse role in stroke care has contributed positively to clinical and patient-reported outcomes. Where and on whom will the research have an impact? Insights from the review are envisioned to inform healthcare policymakers and leaders in the implementation and evaluation of the APN role in stroke care. REPORTING METHOD Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No Patient or Public Contribution. TRIAL AND PROTOCOL REGISTRATION: https://figshare.com/ndownloader/files/41606781; Registered on Open Science Framework osf.io/dav8j.
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- Brigitte Fong Yeong Woo
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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Snavely J, Thompson HJ. Nursing and Institutional Responsibilities for In-Hospital Stroke. Stroke 2023; 54:2926-2934. [PMID: 37732490 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.042868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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In-hospital stroke events occur less often than stroke outside of a health care facility; yet, the need for timely evaluation and treatment is the same regardless of geographic location. During hospitalization, nurses are generally the first to recognize possible symptoms of stroke and activate emergency protocols. Such actions in response to changes in patient condition are critical to optimal patient outcomes. A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association notes that patients with in-hospital stroke are likely to experience delayed recognition of symptoms, less likely to receive intravenous thrombolysis therapy, and have worse outcomes compared with community-occurring stroke. The aim of this article is to expand upon that scientific statement to assist nurses and acute care hospitals in the United States and elsewhere with similar health care systems to create evidence-based, nurse-driven protocols for in-hospital stroke recognition and management.
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- Josh Snavely
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Tacoma, WA (J.S.)
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Driscoll A, Meagher S, Kennedy R, Hare DL, Johnson DF, Asker K, Farouque O, Romaniuk H, Orellana L. Impact of a heart failure nurse practitioner service on rehospitalizations, emergency presentations, and survival in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 22:701-708. [PMID: 36413653 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvac108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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AIMS Heart failure nurse practitioners (HF NPs) are an emerging component of the heart failure (HF) specialist workforce but their impact in an inpatient setting is untested. The aim of this paper is to explore the impact of an inpatient HF NP service on 12-month all-cause rehospitalizations, emergency department (ED) presentations, and mortality in patients hospitalized with HF compared with usual hospital care. METHODS AND RESULTS Retrospective, two-group comparative design involving patients (n = 408) admitted via ED with acute HF to a metropolitan quaternary hospital between January 2013 and August 2017. Doubly robust estimation with augmented inverse probability weighting (DR-AIPW) was used to account for the non-random allocation of patients to usual hospital care or the HF NP service in addition to usual in-hospital care. Among 408 patients (186 usual care and 222 HF NP service) admitted with acute HF, the mean age was 76.5 [standard deviation (SD) 12.0] years and 56.4% (n = 230) were male. After IPW adjustment, patients seen by the HF NP service had a lower risk of 12-month rehospitalization (61.3 vs. 78.3% usual care; difference -16.9%, 95% CI: -26.4%, -6.6%) and ED presentations (12.6 vs. 22.0%; difference -9.4%, 95% CI: -17.3%, -1.4%) with no difference in 6- or 12-month mortality. The HF NP service improved referrals to a home visiting programme that was available to HF patients (64.4 vs. 45.4%; difference 19%, 95% CI: 8.8%, 28.8%). CONCLUSION Additional support by an inpatient HF NP service has the potential to significantly reduce rehospitalizations and ED presentations over 12 months. Further evidence from a multicentre randomized control trial is warranted.
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- Andrea Driscoll
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
- Austin Health, Department of Cardiology, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, VIC 3081, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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- Austin Health, Department of Cardiology, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, VIC 3081, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Department of General Medicine, Grattan St, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- Austin Health, Department of Cardiology, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, VIC 3081, Australia
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- Austin Health, Department of Cardiology, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, VIC 3081, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Biostatistics Unit, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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- Biostatistics Unit, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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Murray NM, Marshall S, Hoesch R, Hobbs K, Smith S, Roller D, Thomas K, Meier K, Puttgen A. Teleneurocritical Care for Patients with Large Vessel Occlusive Ischemic Stroke Treated by Thrombectomy. Neurocrit Care 2023; 38:650-656. [PMID: 36324004 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-022-01632-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Teleneurocritical care (TNCC) provides 24/7 virtual treatment of patients with neurological disease in the emergency department or intensive care unit. However, it is not known if TNCC is safe, effective, or associated with similar outcomes compared with in-person neurocritical care. We aim to determine the effect of daily inpatient consults from TNCC on the outcomes of patients with large vessel occlusive acute ischemic stroke treated by thrombectomy. METHODS A multicenter, retrospective cohort of consecutive patients ≥ 18 years old with acute ischemic stroke from a large vessel occlusion treated by thrombectomy were identified from 2018 to 2021 within a telehealth network of an integrated not-for-profit health care system in the United States. The primary end point was good functional outcome, i.e., modified Rankin Scale 0-3, at the time of hospital discharge in patients receiving in-person neurocritical care versus TNCC. RESULTS A total of 437 patients met inclusion criteria, 226 at the in-person hospital (median age 67, 53% women) and 211 at the two TNCC hospitals (median age 74, 49% women). The rate of successful endovascular therapy (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score 2b-3) was not different among hospitals. Good functional outcome at discharge was similar between in-person neurocritical care and TNCC (in-person 31.4% vs. TNCC 33.5%, odds ratio 0.88, 95% confidence interval 0.6-1.3; p = 0.64). Only National Institutes of Health stroke scale and age were multivariable predictors of outcome. There were no differences in mortality (9.3% vs. 13.2%, p = 0.19), intensive care unit length of stay (2.1 vs. 1.9 days, p = 0.39), or rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (6.8% vs. 6.6%, p = 0.47) between in-person neurocritical care and TNCC. CONCLUSIONS Teleneurocritical care allows for equivalent favorable functional outcomes compared with in-person neurocritical care for patients with acute large vessel ischemic stroke receiving thrombectomy. The standardized protocols used by TNCC in this study, specifically the comprehensive 24/7 treatment of patients in the intensive care unit for the length of their stay, may be relevant for other health systems with limited in-person resources; however, additional study is required.
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- Nick M Murray
- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, USA
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Leite KFDS, Faria MGBFD, Andrade RLDP, Sousa KDLD, Santos SRD, Ferreira KS, Rezende CEMD, Neto OMP, Monroe AA. Effect of implementing care protocols on acute ischemic stroke outcomes: a systematic review. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2023; 81:173-185. [PMID: 36948202 PMCID: PMC10033200 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Implementing stroke care protocols has intended to provide better care quality, favor early functional recovery, and achieving long-term results for the rehabilitation of the patient. OBJECTIVE To analyze the effect of implementing care protocols on the outcomes of acute ischemic stroke. METHODS Primary studies published from 2011 to 2020 and which met the following criteria were included: population should be people with acute ischemic stroke; studies should present results on the outcomes of using protocols in the therapeutic approach to acute ischemic stroke. The bibliographic search was carried out in June 2020 in 7 databases. The article selection was conducted by two independent reviewers and the results were narratively synthesized. RESULTS A total of 11,226 publications were retrieved in the databases, of which 30 were included in the study. After implementing the protocol, 70.8% of the publications found an increase in the rate of performing reperfusion therapy, such as thrombolysis and thrombectomy; 45.5% identified an improvement in the clinical prognosis of the patient; and 25.0% of the studies identified a decrease in the length of hospital stay. Out of 19 studies that addressed the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, 2 (10.5%) identified a decrease. A decrease in mortality was mentioned in 3 (25.0%) articles out of 12 that evaluated this outcome. CONCLUSIONS We have identified the importance of implementing protocols in increasing the performance of reperfusion therapies, and a good functional outcome with improved prognosis after discharge. However, there is still a need to invest in reducing post-thrombolysis complications and mortality.
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- Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite
- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Hospital das Clínicas, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
- Ministério da Saúde, Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar, Brasília DF, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto, Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
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Leite KFDS, dos Santos SR, Andrade RLDP, de Faria MGBF, Saita NM, Arcêncio RA, Isaac ISDS, de Rezende CEM, Villa TCS, Pontes Neto OM, Monroe AA. Reducing care time after implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2022; 80:725-740. [PMID: 36254446 PMCID: PMC9685828 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Background The treatment of acute ischemic stroke with cerebral reperfusion therapy requires rapid care and recognition of symptoms.
Objective To analyze the effectiveness of implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke in reducing care time.
Methods Systematic review, which was performed with primary studies in Portuguese, English, and Spanish published between 2011 and 2020. Inclusion criteria: study population should comprise people with acute ischemic stroke and studies should present results on the effectiveness of using urgent care protocols in reducing care time. The bibliographic search was conducted in June 2020 in the LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, and SocINDEX databases. The articles were selected, and data were extracted by two independent reviewers; the synthesis of the results was performed narratively. The methodological quality of articles was evaluated through specific instruments proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute.
Results A total of 11,226 publications were found, of which 35 were included in the study. Only one study reported improvement in the symptoms-onset-to-door time after protocol implementation. The effectiveness of the therapeutic approach protocols for ischemic stroke was identified in improving door-to-image, image-to-needle, door-to-needle and symptoms-onset-to-needle times. The main limitation found in the articles concerned the lack of clarity in relation to the study population.
Conclusions Several advances have been identified in in-hospital care with protocol implementation; however, it is necessary to improve the recognition time of stroke symptoms among those who have the first contact with the person affected by the stroke and among the professionals involved with the prehospital care.
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- Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite
- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
- Ministério da Saúde, Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar, Brasília DF, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
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Xu ZH, Deng QW, Zhai Q, Zhang Q, Wang ZJ, Chen WX, Gu MM, Jiang T, Zhou JS, Zhang YD. Clinical significance of stroke nurse in patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving intravenous thrombolysis. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:359. [PMID: 34530757 PMCID: PMC8447702 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02375-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Reports have proven that shorter door-to-needle time (DTN time) indicates better outcomes in AIS patients received intravenous thrombolysis. Efforts have been made by hospitals and centers to minimize DTN time in many ways including introducing a stroke nurse. However, there are few studies to discuss the specific effect of stroke nurse on patients' prognosis. This study aimed to compare consecutive AIS patients before and after the intervention to analyze the effect of stroke nurse on clinical outcome of AIS patients. METHODS In this retrospective study, we observed 1003 patients from November 2016 to December 2020 dividing in two groups, collected and analyzed AIS patients' medical history, clinical assessment information, important timelines, 90 mRS score, etc. Comparative analysis and mediation analysis were also used in this study. RESULTS A total of 418 patients was included in this study, and 199 patients were enrolled in the stroke nurse group and 219 was in the preintervention group. Baseline characteristics of patients showed no significant difference except there seems more patients with previous ischemic stroke history in the group of stroke nurse. (p = 0.008). The median DTN time significantly decreased in the stroke nurse group (25 min versus 36 min, p < 0.001) and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed the 90-day mRS clinical outcome significantly improved in the stroke nurse group (p = 0.001). Mediation analysis indicated the reduction of DTN time plays a partial role on the 90 days mRS score and the stroke nurse has some direct effect on the improvement of clinical outcome (p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS The introduction of stroke nurse is beneficial to clinical outcome of AIS patients and can be use of reference in other hospitals or centers.
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- Zhao-Han Xu
- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006, Nanjing, China.
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Hamilton H, Dale S, McElduff B, Craig LE, Fasugba O, McInnes E, Alexandrov AW, Cadilhac DA, Lightbody E, Watkins DC, Middleton S. The role of stroke nurses in thrombolysis administration in Australia and the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional survey of current practice. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:158-166. [PMID: 34075640 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of stroke nurses in patient selection and administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischaemic stroke is evolving. OBJECTIVES To compare differences in stroke nurses' practices related to rt-PA administration in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) and to examine whether these differences influence rt-PA treatment rates. METHODS A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire administered to a lead stroke clinician from hospitals known to provide rt-PA for acute ischaemic stroke. Chi-square tests were used to analyse between-country differences in ten pre-specified rt-PA practices. Non-parametric equality of medians test was used to assess within-country differences for likelihood of undertaking practices and association with rt-PA treatment rates. Reporting followed STROBE checklist. RESULTS Response rate 68%; (Australia: 74% [n = 63/85]; UK: 65% [n = 93/144]). There were significant differences between countries for 7/10 practices. UK nurses were more likely to: request CT scan; screen patient for rt-PA suitability; gain informed consent; use telemedicine to assess, diagnose or treat; assist in the decision for rt-PA with Emergency Department physician or neurologist; and undergo training in rt-PA administration. Reported median hospital rt-PA treatment rates were 12% in the UK and 7.8% in Australia: (7.8%). In Australia, there was an association between higher treatment rates and nurses involvement in 5/10 practices; read and interpret CT scans; screen patient for rt-PA suitability; gain informed consent; assess suitability for rt-PA with neurologist/stroke physician; undergo training in rt-PA administration. There was no relationship between UK treatment rates and likelihood of a stroke nurse to undertake any of the ten rt-PA practices. CONCLUSION Stroke nurses' active role in rt-PA administration can improve rt-PA treatment rates. Models of care that broaden stroke nurses' scope of practice to maximise rt-PA treatment rates for ischaemic stroke patients are needed. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study demonstrates that UK and Australian nurses play an important role in thrombolysis practices; however, they are underused. Formalising and extending the role of stroke nurses in rt-PA administration could potentially increase thrombolysis rates with clinical benefits for patients.
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- Helen Hamilton
- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- College of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Stroke and Ageing Research, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Care, University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire, UK
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Boursin P, Coutier S, Chrétien S, Yordanov Y, Maïer B. [Perspectives offered by advanced nursing practice with stroke victims in France in 2021]. SOINS; LA REVUE DE RÉFÉRENCE INFIRMIÈRE 2021; 66:10-17. [PMID: 33750550 DOI: 10.1016/s0038-0814(21)00015-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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30% more strokes are expected by 2030. To face this incoming huge public health challenge, large-scale projects for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of neurovascular risk have to be developed. French new advanced nursing practices will be most promising if they are based on the timeliness of pathology follow-up but also on leadership in training, research and innovation in the care pathway for stroke victims.
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- Perrine Boursin
- Hôpital Fondation de Rothschild, neuroradiologie interventionnelle et neurologie vasculaire, 29 rue Manin, 75019 Paris, France.
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- Hôpital Bichat, AP-HP, service de neurologie vasculaire, 46 rue Henri-Huchard, 75018 Paris, France
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- Hôpital Bichat, AP-HP, équipe mobile d'accompagnement et de soins palliatifs, 46 rue Henri-Huchard, 75018 Paris, France
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- Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, service d'accueil des urgences, 34 rue Crozatier, 75012 Paris, France; Sorbonne-Université, institut Pierre-Louis d'épidémiologie et de santé publique, UMR-S 1136, Inserm, 27 rue Chaligny, 75012 Paris, France
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- Hôpital Fondation de Rothschild, neuroradiologie interventionnelle et neurologie vasculaire, 29 rue Manin, 75019 Paris, France; Université de Paris, Laboratory for vascular translational science, UMR-S 1148, Inserm, 46 rue Henri-Huchard, 75018 Paris, France
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Hasnain MG, Attia JR, Akter S, Rahman T, Hall A, Hubbard IJ, Levi CR, Paul CL. Effectiveness of interventions to improve rates of intravenous thrombolysis using behaviour change wheel functions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Implement Sci 2020; 15:98. [PMID: 33148294 PMCID: PMC7641813 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-020-01054-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite being one of the few evidence-based treatments for acute ischemic stroke, intravenous thrombolysis has low implementation rates-mainly due to a narrow therapeutic window and the health system changes required to deliver it within the recommended time. This systematic review and meta-analyses explores the differential effectiveness of intervention strategies aimed at improving the rates of intravenous thrombolysis based on the number and type of behaviour change wheel functions employed. METHOD The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and SCOPUS. Multiple authors independently completed study selection and extraction of data. The review included studies that investigated the effects of intervention strategies aimed at improving the rates of intravenous thrombolysis and/or onset-to-needle, onset-to-door and door-to-needle time for thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Interventions were coded according to the behaviour change wheel nomenclature. Study quality was assessed using the QualSyst scoring system for quantitative research methodologies. Random effects meta-analyses were used to examine effectiveness of interventions based on the behaviour change wheel model in improving rates of thrombolysis, while meta-regression was used to examine the association between the number of behaviour change wheel intervention strategies and intervention effectiveness. RESULTS Results from 77 studies were included. Five behaviour change wheel interventions, 'Education', 'Persuasion', 'Training', 'Environmental restructuring' and 'Enablement', were found to be employed among the included studies. Effects were similar across all intervention approaches regardless of type or number of behaviour change wheel-based strategies employed. High heterogeneity (I2 > 75%) was observed for all the pooled analyses. Publication bias was also identified. CONCLUSION There was no evidence for preferring one type of behaviour change intervention strategy, nor for including multiple strategies in improving thrombolysis rates. However, the study results should be interpreted with caution, as they display high heterogeneity and publication bias.
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- Md Golam Hasnain
- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), New Lambton Heights, New South Wales Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
- Department of Anthropology, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
- Centre for Development, Economics and Sustainability, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), New Lambton Heights, New South Wales Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
- The Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research & Enterprise (SPHERE), Liverpool, New South Wales Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, New South Wales Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), New Lambton Heights, New South Wales Australia
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Moxham L, McMahon-Parkes K. An evaluation of the impact of advanced nurse practitioner triage and clinical intervention for medically expected patients referred to an acute National Health Service hospital. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:3679-3686. [PMID: 32562582 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of advanced nurse practitioner triage on the management of medically expected patients referred to an acute National Health Service hospital. The objectives of the study were to determine whether advanced nurse practitioner triage reduced waiting times and hospital admissions and expedited essential investigations and treatments. BACKGROUND The effectiveness of employing advanced nurse practitioners to meet service demands has been widely studied in emergency departments and critical care units. However, no studies have evaluated the impact advanced nurse practitioners can have on the management of medically expected patients, who have been referred to hospital because they are acutely unwell and require immediate medical intervention. DESIGN A pre- and postimplementation evaluation. METHOD The Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence guidelines were used as a framework to guide the triaging role of advanced nurse practitioners. The charts of patients attending before and after the implementation of the advanced nurse practitioner triage role were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS The implementation of advanced nurse practitioner triage for medically expected patients saw a statistically significant reduction in the length of time patients have to wait to be seen. There were also significant improvements in timings to diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with conditions such as sepsis or community-acquired pneumonia. Additionally, patient admissions to hospital were reduced, as advanced nurse practitioners instead streamed a number of patients to ambulatory care for same day treatment and/or medical follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Advanced nurse practitioner triage has made significant improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of care and management of medically expected patients who were referred to acute hospital settings. RELEVANCE TO PRACTICE Utilisation of advanced nurse practitioner triage in the ambulatory care setting is an effective method by which to streamline and improve the management of medically expected patients.
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- Lucy Moxham
- Ambulatory Care and Acute Medical Unit, The Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Acute and Critical Care: A Concise Review of the Literature and Data 2008-2018. Crit Care Med 2020; 47:1442-1449. [PMID: 31414993 PMCID: PMC6750122 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000003925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To provide a concise review of the literature and data pertaining to the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, collectively called advanced practice providers, in ICU and acute care settings. DATA SOURCES Detailed search strategy using the databases PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature for the time period from January 2008 to December 2018. STUDY SELECTION Studies addressing nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or advanced practice provider care in the ICU or acute care setting. DATA EXTRACTION Relevant studies were reviewed, and the following aspects of each study were identified, abstracted, and analyzed: study population, study design, study aims, methods, results, and relevant implications for critical care practice. DATA SYNTHESIS Five systematic reviews, four literature reviews, and 44 individual studies were identified, reviewed, and critiqued. Of the research studies, the majority were retrospective with others being observational, quasi-experimental, or quality improvement, along with two randomized control trials. Overall, the studies assessed a variety of effects of advanced practice provider care, including on length of stay, mortality, and quality-related metrics, with a majority demonstrating similar or improved patient care outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Over the past 10 years, the number of studies assessing the impact of advanced practice providers in acute and critical care settings continue to increase. Collectively, these studies identify the value of advanced practice providers in patient care management, continuity of care, improved quality and safety metrics, patient and staff satisfaction, and on new areas of focus including enhanced educational experience of residents and fellows.
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Kinsella D, Mosley I, Braitberg G. A Retrospective Study Investigating: Factors associated with mode of arrival and emergency department management for patients with acute stroke. Australas Emerg Care 2018; 21:99-104. [PMID: 30998885 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Presentation by ambulance to the emergency department is critical for stroke patients to receive time dependent treatments. However, little is known of the factors that influence presentation by ambulance. METHODS Retrospective analysis of all patients with an emergency department medical diagnosis of stroke who presented to one of three Victorian emergency departments over a three-year period (2011-2013). A multivariable model was used to investigate demographic characteristics (including triage assessment category, triage identified as stroke, time to CT, and time to diagnosis within the emergency department) as predictors of arrival by ambulance. RESULTS 3548 stroke patients were identified; mean age was 70 years, 53% were males, and 92% had an ischemic stroke. Arrival by ambulance occurred in 71% (n=2509) with arrival by private transport accounting for 29% (n=1039) of patients. Factors significantly associated with arrival by ambulance were older age (p=<0.001), being born in Australia (p=<0.001), and speaking English in the home (p=0.003). Arrival by ambulance was independently associated with rapid stroke care in the emergency department, arrival within 2h from symptom onset, attending an advanced stroke service (access to thrombolysis), triaged for stroke, medical assessment within 25min and referral for CT within 45min. CONCLUSION In this Australian multicenter study, it was identified that patients who arrived by ambulance received faster acute stroke care within the emergency department. Public health education which targets patients who are younger and from a non-English speaking background is needed as these demographics were not associated with timely arrival by ambulance to the emergency department.
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- Danny Kinsella
- Alfred Health, Nursing Education, Australia; Sunshine Hospital, Neurology Department, Australia.
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- La Trobe University, School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Science, Health & Engineering, Australia.
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Australia; Royal Melbourne Hospital, Emergency Department, Australia.
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Willems LM, Kurka N, Bohmann F, Rostek P, Pfeilschifter W. Tools for your stroke team: adapting crew-resource management for acute stroke care. Pract Neurol 2018; 19:36-42. [PMID: 30097552 DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2018-001966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Crew-resource management is an approach to work and training that focuses on non-technical skills and strategies to prevent human error in complex procedures. It was initially termed 'cockpit-resource management' and developed for aviation in the 1970s after several severe accidents; it has contributed to a measurable increase in flight safety. In recent years, this approach has been successfully implemented in other high-reliability environments; surgical disciplines have made particular use of crew-resource management strategies and training, with resulting reduced mortality rates. The stepwise implementation of different crew-resource management strategies in stroke care at our tertiary stroke centre has helped to speed up process times significantly, and to improve patient safety and staff satisfaction. Here, we summarise our experience in adapting different crew-resource management tools to acute stroke care, sharing specific tools that have proven valuable in our hands, and we encourage colleagues to implement such strategies in acute stroke care.
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- Laurent M Willems
- Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.,Department of Neurology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Sanders C, Ashman G. The impact of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner training programme in an acute stroke service. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.12968/bjnn.2018.14.3.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, Wessex Neurological Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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Huang Q, Zhang JZ, Xu WD, Wu J. Generalization of the right acute stroke promotive strategies in reducing delays of intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11205. [PMID: 29924046 PMCID: PMC6024468 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The generalization of successful efforts for reducing time delays in intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) could help facilitate its utility and benefits in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients.We searched the PubMed and Embase databases for articles reporting interventions to reduce time delays in IVT, published between January 1995 and September 2017. The IVT rate was chosen as the primary outcome, while the compliance rates of onset-to-door time (prehospital delay) and door-to-needle time (in-hospital delay) within the targeted time frame were the secondary outcomes. Interventions designed to reduce prehospital, in-hospital, or total time delays were quantitatively described in meta-analyses. The efficacy of postintervention improvement was illustrated as odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs).In total, 86 papers (17 on prehospital, 56 on in-hospital, and 13 on total delay) encompassing 17,665 IVT cases were enrolled, including 28 American, 23 Asian, 30 European, and 5 Australian studies. The meta-analysis revealed statistically significant improvement in promoting IVT delivery after prehospital improvement interventions with an OR of 1.45 (95% CI, 1.23-1.71) for the new transportation protocol, 1.38 (95% CI, 1.11-1.73) for educational and training programs, and 1.83 (95% CI, 1.44-2.32) for comprehensive prehospital stroke code. The benefits of reducing in-hospital delay were much greater in developed western countries than in Asian countries, with ORs of 2.90 (95% CI, 2.51-3.34), 2.17 (95% CI, 1.95-2.41), and 1.89 (95% CI, 1.74-2.04) in American, European, and Asian countries, respectively. And telemedicine (OR, 2.26; 95% CI, 2.08-2.46) seemed to work better than pre-notification alone (OR, 1.94; 95% CI, 1.74-2.17) and in-hospital organizational improvement programs (OR, 2.10; 95% CI, 1.97-2.23). Mobile stroke treatment unit and use of a comprehensive stroke pathway in the pre- and in-hospital settings significantly increased IVT rates by reducing total time delay, with ORs of 2.01 (95% CI, 1.60-2.51) and 1.77 (95% CI, 1.55-2.03), respectively.Optimization of the work flow with organizational improvement or novel technology could dramatically reduce pre- and in-hospital time delays of IVT in AIS. This study provided detailed information on the net and quantitative benefits of various programs for reducing time delays to facilitate the generalization of appropriate AIS management.
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- Qiang Huang
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University
- Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China
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Woo BFY, Lee JXY, Tam WWS. The impact of the advanced practice nursing role on quality of care, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost in the emergency and critical care settings: a systematic review. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2017; 15:63. [PMID: 28893270 PMCID: PMC5594520 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-017-0237-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of chronic illness and multimorbidity rises with population aging, thereby increasing the acuity of care. Consequently, the demand for emergency and critical care services has increased. However, the forecasted requirements for physicians have shown a continued shortage. Among efforts underway to search for innovations to strengthen the workforce, there is a heightened interest to have nurses in advanced practice participate in patient care at a great extent. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the impact of increasing the autonomy of nurses assuming advanced practice roles in emergency and critical care settings on patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are to present, critically appraise, and synthesize the best available evidence on the impact of advanced practice nursing on quality of care, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost in emergency and critical care settings. REVIEW METHODS A comprehensive and systematic search of nine electronic databases and a hand-search of two key journals from 2006 to 2016 were conducted to identify studies evaluating the impact of advanced practice nursing in the emergency and critical care settings. Two authors were involved selecting the studies based on the inclusion criteria. Out of the original search yield of 12,061 studies, 15 studies were chosen for appraisal of methodological quality by two independent authors and subsequently included for analysis. Data was extracted using standardized tools. RESULTS Narrative synthesis was undertaken to summarize and report the findings. This review demonstrates that the involvement of nurses in advanced practice in emergency and critical care improves the length of stay, time to consultation/treatment, mortality, patient satisfaction, and cost savings. CONCLUSIONS Capitalizing on nurses in advanced practice to increase patients' access to emergency and critical care is appealing. This review suggests that the implementation of advanced practice nursing roles in the emergency and critical care settings improves patient outcomes. The transformation of healthcare delivery through effective utilization of the workforce may alleviate the impending rise in demand for health services. Nevertheless, it is necessary to first prepare a receptive context to effect sustainable change.
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- Brigitte Fong Yeong Woo
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre, Block MD11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597 Singapore
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- National University Heart Centre Singapore, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Main Building 1, Level 2, Singapore, 119074 Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre, Block MD11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597 Singapore
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Preparation and Evolving Role of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Chest 2017; 152:1339-1345. [PMID: 28823758 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2017.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) are increasingly being employed as members of critical care teams, an outcome driven by increasing demand for intensive care services, a mandated reduction in house officer hours, and evidence supporting the ability of ACNPs to provide high-quality care as collaborative members of critical care teams. Integration of adult ACNPs into critical care teams is most likely to be successful when practitioners have appropriate training, supervision, and mentoring to facilitate their ability to practice efficiently and effectively. Accomplishing this goal requires understanding the educational preparation and skill set potential hires bring to the position as well as the development of an orientation program designed to integrate the practitioner into the critical care team. Pediatric ACNPs are also commonly employed in critical care settings; however, this commentary focuses on the adult ACNP role.
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Caputo LM, Jensen J, Whaley M, Kozlowski MJ, Fanale CV, Wagner JC, Orlando A, Bar-Or D. How a CT-Direct Protocol at an American Comprehensive Stroke Center Led to Door-to-Needle Times Less Than 30 Minutes. Neurohospitalist 2016; 7:70-73. [PMID: 28400899 DOI: 10.1177/1941874416672783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The safety and efficacy of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) following acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is dependent on its timely administration. In 2014, our Comprehensive Stroke Center designed and implemented a computed tomography-Direct protocol to streamline the evaluation process of suspected patients with AIS, with the aim of reducing door-to-needle (DTN) times. The objectives of our study were to describe the protocol development and implementation process, and to compare DTN times and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) rates before and after protocol implementation. METHODS Data were prospectively collected for patients with AIS receiving IV tPA between January 1, 2010, and May 31, 2015. The DTN times, examined as median times and time treatment windows, and sICH rates were compared pre- and postimplementation. RESULTS Two hundred ninety-five patients were included in the study. After protocol implementation, median DTN times were significantly reduced (38 vs 28 minutes; P < .001). The distribution of patients treated in the three time treatment windows described below changed significantly, with an increase in patients with DTN times of 30 minutes or less, and a decrease in patients with DTN times 31 to 60 minutes and over 60 minutes (P < .001). There were two cases of sICH prior to implementation and one sICH case postimplementation. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a protocol that streamlined the processing of suspected patients with AIS significantly reduced DTN time without negatively impacting patient safety.
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- Lisa M Caputo
- Department of Trauma and Stroke Research, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Emergency Department, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Department of Trauma and Stroke Research, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Department of Trauma and Stroke Research, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, USA
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