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Stroke research questions - a nursing perspective (2009)
Journal Article
Rowat, A. M., Lawrence, M., Horsburgh, D., Legg, L., & Smith, L. N. (2009). Stroke research questions - a nursing perspective. British Journal of Nursing, 18, 100-104

Background: stroke is a national research priority. However, in the literature there is still minimal systematic investigation of stroke nursing – especially practice. The aim of this study was to explore stroke nurses’ research priorities through a... Read More about Stroke research questions - a nursing perspective.

Using the mnemonic ‘brain attack’ in the management of acute stroke. (2009)
Journal Article
Rowat, A. M., Steele, B., & Morrow, B. (2009). Using the mnemonic ‘brain attack’ in the management of acute stroke. Nursing Standard, 24, (50-57). ISSN 0029-6570

In the acute phase of stroke, the brain is particularly vulnerable to complications, which may reduce the potential for neuronal recovery and the success of rehabilitation. Nurses are best placed to provide early and rapid intervention following s... Read More about Using the mnemonic ‘brain attack’ in the management of acute stroke..