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The effectiveness of nursing in stroke units
1Stroke Unit, University Hospital, Birmingham NHS Trust.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 10, 2001
Summary
Nurses can improve organized stroke care by connecting nursing theory to patient-centered outcomes. Further research is needed to clarify multidisciplinary team roles in specialized stroke units.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Stroke Care Research
Background:
- Examines the potential contribution of nurses to organized stroke care effectiveness.
- Links theoretical nursing principles to outcomes relevant for stroke survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how nursing theory can enhance stroke care outcomes.
- To identify meaningful outcomes for stroke survivors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical analysis.
- Examination of organized stroke care models.
Main Results:
- Nursing's theoretical basis can be linked to patient-centered outcomes.
- Potential for nurses to improve the effectiveness of stroke care.
Conclusions:
- Specialized stroke units reduce morbidity and mortality and improve function.
- The specific roles within the multidisciplinary team in stroke care require further clarification.