Publications by authors named "Sarah Fitzhenry"
Article Synopsis
- Successful management of functional neurological disorder (FND) relies on clear diagnosis and multidisciplinary support during hospital stays, with findings from a study in six Australian hospitals highlighting the current deficiencies in care.* -
- Over a four-month period, the study included 113 patients, revealing a median hospital stay of 6 days, but issues with communication about diagnoses saw 54% of patients unaware of their condition, affecting overall care.* -
- The research underscores the need for better clinical protocols and communication strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, as the total hospital expenditure reached AUD$3.5 million during the study.*
Objective: An enriched environment embedded in an acute stroke unit can increase activity levels of patients who had stroke, with changes sustained 6 months post-implementation. The objective of this study was to understand perceptions and experiences of nursing and allied health professionals involved in implementing an enriched environment in an acute stroke unit.
Design: A descriptive qualitative approach.