Reducing the Risk of a Recurrent Stroke
Strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States each year. Because of this, it is of utmost importance for healthcare professionals to be up-to-date on the latest research and evidence in relation to prevention. Developing an appropriate PICO question and framework are the first steps in determining the strongest level of evidence in related to a specific topic. A small test of change was performed in order to determine the current knowledge level of staff nurses in a neuroscience unit. The information that was obtained was computed and analyzed and used to develop evidence based recommendations related to the education of these staff nurses. As healthcare providers, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our patients, and primary and secondary prevention is the best way of doing so.
Strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States each year. Because of this, it is of utmost importance for healthcare professionals to be up-to-date on the latest research and evidence in relation to prevention. Developing an appropriate PICO question and framework are the first steps in determining the strongest level of evidence in related to a specific topic. A small test of change was performed in order to determine the current knowledge level of staff nurses in a neuroscience unit. The information that was obtained was computed and analyzed and used to develop evidence based recommendations related to the education of these staff nurses. As healthcare providers, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our patients, and primary and secondary prevention is the best way of doing so.