Library (notably the GCU Library: Nursing and Health Sciences Research Guide), find a database, journal, or other collection of resources that focuses on translational research References

Library (notably the GCU Library: Nursing and Health Sciences Research Guide), find a database, journal, or other collection of resources that focuses on translational research References

Incidences of stroke in the U.S. have declined in the past few years for the first time in history. However, stroke incidence among older adults has always been higher than younger adults, especially older women (Portz et al., 2018). Older adults of 80 years and above make about 17% of all stroke patients and are at high risk of mortality and prolonged hospital stays (Portz et al., 2018). This journal is in phase T4 type of translational research, where the information obtained in the previous stages is disseminated and implemented. This translational research aimed to investigate the impact of physical fitness and exercises for older adults with chronic stroke. A large body of literature has examined the correlation between self-management intervention such as physical fitness and exercise and chronic stroke. For instance, Schmid et al. (2014) observed that patients with chronic stroke showed physical improvements like body balance after enrolling in a yoga program that involved physical activities such as walking.

Based on the previous literature, Portz et al. (2018) used the information to investigate whether physical fitness and exercise would be used as a clinical intervention for managing chronic stroke. After implementing the information, Portz et al. (2018) found that it is essential for health care professionals to incorporate self-management interventions such as physical fitness and exercise in managing chronic stroke among older adults. This will improve their quality of life, strength, and endurance by incorporating yoga practice. Furthermore, this kind of research will encourage more health care researchers to conduct translational research to reach phase 4 (T4), where yoga practice can be used as an evidence-based intervention for chronic stroke.

DQ Using the GCU Library (notably the GCU Library Nursing and Health Sciences Research Guide), find a database, journal, or other collection of resources that focuses on translational research

References

Portz, J. D., Waddington, E., Atler, K. E., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schmid, A. A. (2018). Self-management and yoga for older adults with chronic stroke: A mixed-methods study of physical fitness and physical activity. Clinical Gerontologist, 41(4), 374–381. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/07317115.2016.1252453

Schmid, A. A., Miller, K. K., Van Puymbroeck, M., & DeBaun-Sprague, E. (2014). Yoga leads to multiple physical improvements after stroke, a pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(6), 994–1000. https://doiorg.lopes.idm.oclc.org10.1016/j.ctim.2014.09.005