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Using nursing knowledge in the acute phase of stroke: An exploratory qualitative descriptive study
Alexandra Setnikar1, Didier Lecordier2
1Infirmière en pratique avancée, M.Sc, groupe hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, Paris, France
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|January 5, 2024
Summary
Nurses caring for acute stroke patients utilize medical knowledge readily but find human, social, and nursing science knowledge more challenging. They integrate these diverse knowledge types into their patient care approach.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Context:
- Stroke care presents unique challenges for nursing practice.
- Nurses play a crucial role in both the direct care and research of stroke patients.
- Understanding the knowledge base of nurses is essential for optimizing stroke patient outcomes.
Purpose:
- To describe the knowledge nurses utilize when caring for patients in the acute phase of stroke.
- To explore the integration of medical, human, social, and nursing sciences in stroke care.
- To identify areas for development in nursing knowledge and theory specific to stroke.
Summary:
- This study utilized qualitative descriptive methods with non-directive interviews of nurses in neurovascular units.
- Thematic analysis revealed that nurses are more articulate about medical knowledge than human, social, and nursing sciences.
- Nurses often synthesize these different knowledge domains within a holistic nursing perspective.
Impact:
- Highlights the need to support and develop nursing knowledge, including concepts and theory, tailored to stroke care.
- Encourages reflective practice among nurses to enhance their understanding and application of diverse knowledge in stroke management.
- Opens avenues for improving nursing interventions and patient outcomes in the acute stroke phase.
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