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ReviewCurrent neurology and neuroscience reports2025

Acute Stroke Units Nested within Broader Neurology: Care Bundles for Nursing to Enhance Competence and Interdisciplinary Coordination.

Marianne Elisabeth Klinke, Bjorn Logi Thorarinsson, Ólafur Árni Sveinsson

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Review in Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Marianne Elisabeth KlinkeFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland Eiriksgata, Reykjavik, 34 107, Iceland. marianne@hi.is.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1887-8623
Bjorn Logi ThorarinssonDepartment of Neurology, Landspitali University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-0576-5990
Ólafur Árni SveinssonDepartment of Neurology, Landspitali University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4507-2935

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThe benefits of acute stroke unit care, with nurses as central figures, are well-documented. As care bundles gain traction to enhance evidence-based nursing care, this review explores their development and adaptation in a setting where stroke care is integrated into general neurology. It also highlights key elements for reinforcing competence and interdisciplinary support. RECENT

findingsMost evidenced based acute stroke unit recommendations focus on hyperacute medical management. In comparison, the literature on decision-making for selecting and evaluating key components of nursing surveillance to support specialized stroke care in geographically smaller settings is sparse although the benefits of nursing care bundles is emerging. Well-structured care bundles, grounded in robust evidence and supported by thorough documentation and effective implementation strategies, provide a clear framework for nursing care, facilitate continuous monitoring, and are useful for enhancing practices especially in smaller stroke units that lack the resources of more comprehensive state-of-the-art units. Tailoring stroke nursing care bundles to local contexts requires an adaptable approach.

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Clinical CompetenceNeurologyPatient Care BundlesStrokeHumansPatient Care TeamCare bundlesDocumentationImplementationNursing careStrokeStroke unit

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PMCPMC11885359

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