Capstone Project: 13 stroke patients admitted in 14 weeks

13 flyers passed out to nurses of stroke patients

· Pt education is centered around comorbidities (underlying health issues) and risk factors to reduce the risk of another stroke and reduction in readmission due to another stroke and complications from the stroke

· Staff surveyed during unit council and to discuss outcomes

· Out of 7 nurses, all 7 felt education was beneficial.

· There were no readmissions thus far.

· Community resources were provided

· Pt was referred for dietary consult with a nutritionist

· Stroke support group flyer was provided, and encouragement to attend support group was given offered by SWRMC

· Smoking cessation consults were provided as well.

***Staff made copies of surveys, and voiced interest in continuing to provide education o patients beyond capstone research

***Nurses were also provided BE FAST information along with survey to assist patients in recognizing signs and symptoms of stroke