Product Information
Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. With active and efficient nursing management in the initial hours after stroke onset and throughout subsequent care, effective recovery and rehabilitation is increased. Acute Stroke Nursing provides an evidence-based, practical text facilitating the provision of optimal stroke care during the primary prevention, acute and continuing care phases. This timely and comprehensive text is structured to follow the acute stroke pathway experienced by patients. It explores the causes, symptoms and effects of stroke, and provides guidance on issues such as nutrition, continence, positioning, mobility and carer support. The text also considers rehabilitation, discharge planning, palliative care and the role of the nurse within the multi-professional team. Acute Stroke Nursing is the definitive reference on acute stroke for all nurses and healthcare professionals wishing to extend their knowledge of stroke nursing. Evidence-based and practical in style, with case studies and practice examples throughout Edited and authored by recognised stroke nursing experts, clinicians and leaders in the field of nursing practice, research and education The first text to explore stroke management from UK and international perspectives, and with a nursing focusProduct Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons AND Sons LTD
ISBN-139781405161046
eBay Product ID (ePID)92310145
Product Key Features
Publication NameAcute Stroke Nursing
SubjectMedicine, Nursing
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorCaroline Watkins, Jane Williams, Lin Perry
Number of Pages368 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height244 mm
Item Weight692 g
Additional Product Features
EditorJane Williams, Caroline Watkins, Lin Perry
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom