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Post-Discharge Nutrition Care Instructions for Malnourished Adults [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Malnutrition remains an insidious yet common ailment among hospitalized adults, with prevalence estimates ranging from 4-45%. Multiple studies confirm the adverse effects of malnutrition, which include prolonged length of stay, readmissions, higher ...
Brooks, MPHc, Madeline   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Circulating Interleukin‐6 Levels and Timing of Acute Ischemic Stroke Onset

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Intravenous thrombolysis is the most widely available effective ischemic stroke treatment, but is approved only if given within 4.5 h from stroke onset. Many patients are not treated because stroke onset time is unknown. We evaluated the cytokine interleukin 6 (IL‐6) in circulating blood after acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Robert G. Kowalski   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations of Stroke With Risk of Epilepsy: Results From the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the risk of epilepsy associated with stroke in a community‐based cohort, with consideration of stroke type, number, and severity. Methods Data from 15,100 Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study participants without stroke at baseline (1987–1989) were analyzed through 12/31/2022.
Jiping Zhou   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

A sociological exploration of the tensions related to interprofessional collaboration in acute-care discharge planning [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Patient discharge is a key concern in hospitals, particularly in acute care, given the multifaceted and challenging nature of patients' healthcare needs.
Freidson E.   +14 more
core   +1 more source

Repeat Expansions in PLIN4 Cause Autosomal Dominant Vacuolar Myopathy With Sarcolemmal Features

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We aim to describe and characterize two unrelated Spanish families suffering from an autosomal dominant autophagic vacuolar myopathy caused by repeat expansions in PLIN4. Methods We evaluated the clinical phenotype and muscle imaging, and performed a genetic workup that included exome sequencing, muscle RNAseq, and long‐read genome ...
Laura Llansó   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Discharge Follow-Up of Patients in Primary Care Does Not Meet Their Care Needs: Results of a Longitudinal Multicentre Study

open access: yesNursing Reports
Adequate coordination between healthcare levels has been proven to improve clinical indicators, care costs, and user satisfaction. This is more relevant to complex or vulnerable patients, who often require increased care.
Noelia López-Luis   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Readiness for Hospital Discharge After a Cesarean Section and Associated Factors Among Chinese Mothers: A Single Centre Cross-Sectional Study

open access: yesPatient Preference and Adherence, 2023
Mei-Ling Xia,1 Wen-Xuan Lin,2 Ling-Ling Gao,3 Mao-Ling Zhang,1 Zhi-Yun Li,4 Li-Ling Zeng4 1Reproductive Centre, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing Department, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital ...
Xia ML   +5 more
doaj  

Preparing for post-discharge care of premature infants: Experiences of parents

open access: yesInvestigación y Educación en Enfermería, 2017
Objective. The study sought to describe the experiences of parents of premature children regarding discharge from the neonatal unit. Methodology.
Sandra Patricia Osorio Galeano   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

ICU‐EEG Pattern Detection by a Convolutional Neural Network

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) often require continuous EEG (cEEG) monitoring due to the high risk of seizures and rhythmic and periodic patterns (RPPs). However, interpreting cEEG in real time is resource‐intensive and heavily relies on specialized expertise, which is not always available.
Giulio Degano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Pilot Study for Enhancing Postpartum Discharge Instructions for Incision Care: Assessment of Comprehension [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Literacy and Health Care • 14.5% of United States is illiterate 1 • Reading level of most medical forms is 10th grade 2 Improving Outcomes with a Visual Aid • Cesarean Surgical Site Infection (SSI) rate is 5% 3 • A patient with a SSI can be 2 times as
Baxter, MD, MSCP, Jason K.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

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