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Informationen zum Autor Jane Williams is Divisional Director for Transformation, based in Southern Health Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK. Lin Perry is Professor of Nursing Research & Practice Development, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Dame Caroline Watkins is Professor of Stroke and Older Peoples' Care, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. Klappentext STROKE NURSING SECOND EDITION Stroke Nursing is the leading guide for optimal stroke care, facilitating the provision of evidence-based practice across the stroke journey, and covering the sixteen elements of care outlined in the UK's Stroke-Specific Education Framework (SSEF). Drawing from years of clinical and research experience, the authors provide practical guidance on the essential areas of stroke nursing, including stroke classification, stabilisation, thrombolysis and thrombectomy, rehabilitation and recovery, nutrition and oral care, palliative and long-term care, physical impairment management, and more. Now in its second edition, this indispensable guide helps practitioners expand their knowledge, skills and competence in all areas of stroke nursing services. Adopts a practical and evidence-based approach to stroke management, exploring UK and international perspectives Authored by expert clinicians and leaders in the field of nursing practice, research and education Includes updated case studies and practice examples, expanded coverage of clinical application in practice, and new discussions of the knowledge and skills required by nurses Stroke Nursing is essential reading for students of nursing and neuroscience, and is the definitive reference for practicing nurses and healthcare professionals caring for stroke patients. Zusammenfassung Preceded by: Acute stroke nursing / edited by Jane Williams! Lin Perry! Caroline Watkins. 2010. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editors and Contributors ix Foreword: Stroke Nursing xiii Foreword: Stroke Services In Australia xv Foreword: Stroke Care In Hong Kong xix Acknowledgements xxiii 1 Setting the Scene 1 Caroline Watkins and Dominique Cadilhac 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Stroke Epidemiology 2 1.3 Cost Burden 3 1.4 Stroke Policy 4 1.5 Stroke Management Strategies 8 1.6 Research and Education 11 1.7 Conclusion 13 References 13 2 What Is a Stroke? 19 Anne W. Alexandrov 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Stroke Classification 20 2.3 Risk Factors for Stroke 22 2.4 Anatomy, Physiology, and Related Stroke Clinical Findings 23 2.5 Standardised Instruments for Acute Neurological Assessment 41 2.6 Conclusion 44 References 50 3 Reducing the Risk of Stroke 53 Josephine Gibson and Stephanie Jones 3.1 Introduction 54 3.2 Primary Prevention 55 3.3 Primary Prevention - Medical Considerations 56 3.4 Secondary Medical Prevention After TIA or Stroke 59 3.5 Interventions for Secondary Prevention After TIA or Recovered Stroke 63 3.6 Conclusion 68 References 68 4 Acute Stroke Nursing Management 75 Anne W. Alexandrov 4.1 Introduction 76 4.2 Priorities in Acute Stroke Management 76 4.3 Hyper-acute Stroke Management 77 4.4 Hyper-acute Treatment of Haemorrhagic Stroke 90 4.5 Acute Stroke Management 93 4.6 Conclusion 96 References 96 5 Nutritional Aspects of Stroke Care 103 Lin Perry and Elizabeth Boaden 5.1 Introduction 104 5.2 Do Stroke Patients Experience Nutritional Problems Pre-Stroke? 106 5.3 How Does Stroke Affect Dietary Intake? 107 5.4 How Can Strok...
