Journal of Nursing & Care

Judith Kutzleb

Publications

• Review Article
  Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Interventions for Improved Functional and Cognitive Outcomes in the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient
  Author(s): Judith KutzlebJudith Kutzleb
  
  Problem: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) results in a combination of physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments with an estimated 2 million Americans sustaining TBI every year. The overall aim of this program was to implement evidence-based practice protocols for clinical management of traumatic brain injury patients. The routine integration of the following Evidence-Based Practice protocols: pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitoring every two hours, toileting and limited distance ambulation (10 to 25 feet) every two hours during the patients wakeful state, baseline Orientation-Log assessment (O-Log) on admission then on a daily basis, physical therapy and speech/cognitive therapy evaluations within 24 to 48 hours of admission were implemented to improve the functional and cognitive outcomes, and reduce bedside patient sitters in the acute care setting. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000110

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