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A Survey Of Stroke Nurses’ Knowledge Of Secondary Prevention Lifestyle Issues, Maggie Lawrence, Susan Kerr, Hazel Watson, Jennie Jackson, Margaret Brownlee
A Survey Of Stroke Nurses’ Knowledge Of Secondary Prevention Lifestyle Issues, Maggie Lawrence, Susan Kerr, Hazel Watson, Jennie Jackson, Margaret Brownlee
Dr. Maggie Lawrence
Nurses have an important role to play in providing information and advice on lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke. However, patients report receiving little or no lifestyle information. This study aimed to explore stroke nurses' knowledge and practice in relation to the provision of secondary prevention lifestyle information following stroke. Cross-sectional survey methods were used. Participants were members of the Scottish Stroke Nurse Forum (n=97). A self-completed questionnaire was used to collect the data, with descriptive statistics summarizing the results.
A Summary Of The Guidance Relating To Four Lifestyle Risk Factors For Recurrent Stroke: Tobacco Use, Alcohol Consumption, Diet And Physical Activity, Maggie Lawrence, Susan Kerr, Hazel Watson, Jennie Jackson, Margaret Brownlee
A Summary Of The Guidance Relating To Four Lifestyle Risk Factors For Recurrent Stroke: Tobacco Use, Alcohol Consumption, Diet And Physical Activity, Maggie Lawrence, Susan Kerr, Hazel Watson, Jennie Jackson, Margaret Brownlee
Dr. Maggie Lawrence
Stroke is a major cause of mortality, disability and family disruption; yet prevalence continues to rise despite advances in prevention and treatment. Many risk factors for stroke are modifi able, including life style behaviours, i.e. tobacco and alcohol use, diet and physical activity. Patterns that infl uence lifestyle behaviour are believed to be embedded in family life. Primary and secondary prevention of stroke are important health promotion issues. The objective of this study was to summarize government recommendations and contemporary evidence-based guidelines regarding four lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke.
The Relationship Betwen Perceived Wellness And Stages Of Change For Exercise Among Rural African American Women, Imani Carolyn Goodwin
The Relationship Betwen Perceived Wellness And Stages Of Change For Exercise Among Rural African American Women, Imani Carolyn Goodwin
Nursing Dissertations (PhD)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the US, and African American women (AAW) have a disproportionately high rate of deaths from CVD. Physical inactivity plays a major role in CVD development. It has been reported that some rural women have low rates of physical activity; 39% of White women and 57% of women of color are reported to be physically inactive. Rural AAW have a high mortality and morbidity rate related to CVD and a high rate of physical inactivity. The purpose of this study was to describe rural AAW’s perception of wellness in …