Publications by authors named "Andrea M Stone"
Background: Few treatments for idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis exist beyond symptom management, and no study has described gastric surgery for gastroparesis in obese and morbidly obese patients. The objective of this study was to describe treatment of recalcitrant gastroparesis in obese adults with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of adult patients who underwent laparoscopic RYGB.
Background: Past medical or family history of autoimmune diseases and patient chronic steroid use are label contraindications for laparoscopic placement of adjustable gastric band (LAGB). We reviewed our experience with placement of LAGB in patients with autoimmune disease or chronic steroid use.
Methods: This was a retrospective review of our prospective bariatric database.
Aim: To examine the effectiveness of the implementation of a clinical practice guideline on nurses screening patients for alcohol and other substance use, providing brief interventions, and referring patients at risk for treatment.
Method: Medical record audits were conducted in selected medical and surgical wards of two metropolitan hospitals in Sydney prior to and three months following the guideline implementation.
Result: Seventy-nine (pre) and 84 (post) patient records were audited.
Purpose: This study aims to assess the impact of an education program on Australian general nurses' knowledge and competence in identifying and managing patients with alcohol and substance use and misuse, and compare findings with existing literature on mental health nurses.
Design And Methods: Pre- and posttest design without a control group.
Findings: The nurses' knowledge of safe drinking limits and alcohol withdrawal management improved following the education.