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View article: A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Evaluation of ED PLUS: A Physiotherapy-Led Transition to Home Intervention for Older Adults Following Emergency Department Discharge
A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Evaluation of ED PLUS: A Physiotherapy-Led Transition to Home Intervention for Older Adults Following Emergency Department Discharge Open
This evaluation emphasises the important role of physiotherapists and other HCPs in transitional care delivery for older adults. The findings will inform future trials of the ED PLUS model, aiming to improve outcomes for this population.
View article: 193 ARE OLDER PATIENTS IN IRELAND BEING ADEQUATELY SCREENED FOR DELIRIUM? RESULTS FROM AN IRISH PERIPHERAL HOSPITAL
193 ARE OLDER PATIENTS IN IRELAND BEING ADEQUATELY SCREENED FOR DELIRIUM? RESULTS FROM AN IRISH PERIPHERAL HOSPITAL Open
Background Delirium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in the older person and still remains poorly detected. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has clear algorithms and guidelines which suggest that any person over the a…
View article: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced oropharyngeal edema with subsequent stress-cardiomyopathy
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced oropharyngeal edema with subsequent stress-cardiomyopathy Open
Intramuscular adrenaline is a standard treatment approach for the symptomatic patient presenting with distress and oropharyngeal edema, requiring subsequent doses if oedema persists. This case demonstrates a delayed side-effect of stress-i…
View article: 53 Hypertension in the acute medical assessment unit in St. Luke’s general hospital kilkenny – are we adhering to guidelines?
53 Hypertension in the acute medical assessment unit in St. Luke’s general hospital kilkenny – are we adhering to guidelines? Open
Background Hypertension is a common reason for GP referral to the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny (SLK). Hypertensive emergency requires urgent and aggressive blood pressure control to limit end-organ …
View article: 306 The Changing Face of Stroke in the DOAC Era
306 The Changing Face of Stroke in the DOAC Era Open
Background Patients prescribed oral anticoagulants (OAC) for atrial fibrillation (AF) can still present with stroke. The mechanism for stroke in these patients can be due to multiple factors including subtherapeutic dosing and non-complian…
View article: 219Use of Pre-Stroke Anticoagulation to Assess Changes in Anticoagulation Prescribing for Stroke Prevention in AF, since the Introduction of DOACs
219Use of Pre-Stroke Anticoagulation to Assess Changes in Anticoagulation Prescribing for Stroke Prevention in AF, since the Introduction of DOACs Open
View article: A comparison of service organisation and guideline compliance between two adjacent European health services
A comparison of service organisation and guideline compliance between two adjacent European health services Open
Introduction Outcomes in stroke patients are improved by a co-ordinated organisation of stroke services and provision of evidence-based care. We studied the organisation of care and application of guidelines in two neighbouring health care…