Use of Accelerometers to Examine Sedentary Time on an Acute Stroke Unit.

Background And Purpose: Observational studies demonstrate low levels of physical activity during inpatient stroke rehabilitation. There are no prior studies that have objectively measured sedentary time on the acute stroke unit and whether sedentary time is related to functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to characterize sedentary time after acute stroke and determine whether there is a relationship to functional performance at discharge.

An open, prospective, randomized pilot investigation evaluating pain with the use of a soft silicone wound contact layer vs bridal veil and staples on split thickness skin grafts as a primary dressing.

An open, prospective, randomized, pilot investigation was implemented to evaluate the pain, cost-effectiveness, ease of use, tolerance, efficacy, and safety of a soft silicone wound contact layer (Mepitel One) vs Bridal Veil and staples used on split thickness skin grafts in the treatment of deep partial or full-thickness thermal burns. Individuals aged between 18 and 70 years with deep partial or full-thickness thermal burns (1-25% TBSA) were randomized into two groups and treated for 14 days or until greater than 95% graft take was achieved, whichever occurred first. Data were obtained and analyzed on pain experienced before, during, and after dressing removal.

Improving feedback to students online: teaching tips from experienced faculty.

Background: As nurses seek to advance their education through online courses, considering best practices in feedback is especially important. Rich and rapid feedback has long been considered a best teaching practice, but how to provide this feedback in an online course environment is not always clear. This study was conducted to identify how experienced faculty provide feedback to online students.

Evaluation of a hospital-based tobacco treatment service: outcomes and lessons learned.

Background: The efficacy of smoking cessation interventions for hospital patients has been well described, but we know little regarding implementation and outcomes of real-world programs.

Objective: To describe the services provided and outcomes of an academic medical center-based tobacco treatment service (UKanQuit) located in the Midwestern United States.

Method: This is a descriptive observational study.

Histologic and immunohistochemical features of a vitreous cyst.

Purpose: To report the histologic and immunohistochemical features of a congenital vitreous cyst.

Methods: Interventional case report with immunohistochemical correlation. A 58-year-old woman with known vitreous cyst since childhood had an enlarging visual floater.