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    Predictors of Discharge to Home after Thrombolytic Treatment in Right Hemisphere Infarct Patients
    SAGE Publications ; 2010
    In:  Journal of Central Nervous System Disease Vol. 2 ( 2010-01), p. JCNSD.S6411-
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    In: Journal of Central Nervous System Disease, SAGE Publications, Vol. 2 ( 2010-01), p. JCNSD.S6411-
    Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the association between thrombolysis and length of hospital stay after right hemisphere (RH) infarct, and to identify which cognitive functions were predictive of discharge. Methods The study group consisted of 75 acute RH patients. Thirty-three patients had thrombolysis. Neuropsychologicalexaminations were performed within 11 days of stroke onset. The cognitive predictors were visual neglect, visual memory, visual search and reasoning and visuoconstructive abilities. The outcome variable was time from stroke to discharge to home. Results Thrombolysis emerged as a statistically significant predictor of discharge time in patients with moderate/severe stroke (NIHSS ≥5). In the total series of patients and in patients with mild stroke (NIHSS 〈 5), thrombolysiswas not significantly associated with discharge time. Milder visuoconstructive defects shortened the hospital stay of the whole patient group and of patients with moderate/severe stroke. In all patient groups, independence in activitiesof daily living (ADL) was a significant single predictor of a shorter hospital stay. The best combination of predictors for discharge was independence in ADL in the total series of patients and in patients with mild stroke, and thrombolysis and independence in ADL in patients with moderate/severe stroke. Conclusions Thrombolytic treatment was a significant predictor of earlier discharge to home in patients with moderate/severe RH infarct, while cognitive functions had less predictive power.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1179-5735 , 1179-5735
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4137/JCNSD.S6411
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2010
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    Efficacy of Frequent Mantram Repetition on Stress, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Well-Being in Veterans : A Pilot Study
    SAGE Publications ; 2005
    In:  Journal of Holistic Nursing Vol. 23, No. 4 ( 2005-12), p. 395-414
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    In: Journal of Holistic Nursing, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 4 ( 2005-12), p. 395-414
    Abstract: Purpose: Silent, frequent repetition of a mantram—a word or phrase with spiritual significance, sometimes called a Holy Name—is an ancient form of prayer that may reduce stress and related symptoms. The authors tested the feasibility and efficacy of a 5-week (90-min per week) intervention on mantram repetition in a sample of ambulatory veterans. Method: Aconvenience sample (N= 62) of outpatient veterans participated in the study by completing pre-and posttest self-report questionnaires on stress, anxiety, anger, quality of life, and spiritual well-being. Wrist-worn counters were provided to track mantram practice. Findings: Mantram repetition significantly reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improved quality of life and spiritual well-being. Conclusion: Additional research using a larger sample size and control group is needed to further substantiate the benefits of this intervention. Implications: Frequent, silent mantram repetition is easily taught and could be used by nurses and patients for managing stress and increasing well-being.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0898-0101 , 1552-5724
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0898010105278929
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2005
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