Bernard Gibbon
reviews and round-up
A regular look at recent publications relevant to health care and nursing research
Critical reading: making sense of research papers in life sciences and medicine
This text is aimed at those who need to read original research papers in life sciences and medicine and certainly would be an asset to those who need to read quantitative papers in nursing and other healthcare professional research.
Stroke care and rehabilitation
Aim and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to explore the nurse’s role in the care and rehabilitation of patients who have had a stroke. After reading the article, the nurse will be able to: Express his or her knowledge and understanding of the principles of nursing care in acute stroke Explore the common physical, psychological and social problems of stroke Explain the reasons for planned interventions Demonstrate the ways in which communication can be facilitated in the dysphasic patient Review the contribution made by the various members of the interdisciplinary team Discuss the nurse's contribution to the rehabilitation of stroke patients.
Stroke care and rehabilitation
Aim and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to explore the nurse's role in the care and rehabilitation of patients who have had a stroke.