Reducing the incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia: an evidence-based practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary infection is a frequent complication among stroke patients and adversely affects clinical outcomes, increases the length of hospitalization stay and costs, and aggravates the financial burden of the national medical health system. Early identification and management of high-risk patients are necessary and imperative to reduce the incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP).

Aim

The evidence-based practice project evaluated the effectiveness of a standard care bundle intervention in preventing the occurrence of SAP.

Methods

The project was conducted in a neurology department of a teaching hospital. Given the variation in assessment and management standards, evidence-based practice (EBP) methodology was used to establish a process for quality imp

SUBMITTER: Liu ZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9367053 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature