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Richard D. Zorowitz
Researcher at Georgetown University
Publications - 66
Citations - 6212
Richard D. Zorowitz is an academic researcher from Georgetown University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Stroke & Rehabilitation. The author has an hindex of 25, co-authored 61 publications receiving 5108 citations. Previous affiliations of Richard D. Zorowitz include Case Western Reserve University & Rutgers University.
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Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Carolee J. Winstein,Joel M. Stein,Ross Arena,Barbara E. Bates,Leora R. Cherney,Steven C. Cramer,Frank DeRuyter,Janice J. Eng,Beth E. Fisher,Richard L. Harvey,Catherine E. Lang,Marilyn MacKay-Lyons,Kenneth J. Ottenbacher,Sue Pugh,Mathew J. Reeves,Lorie Richards,William Stiers,Richard D. Zorowitz +17 more
TL;DR: This guideline provides a synopsis of best clinical practices in the rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke to reduce the risk of downstream medical morbidity resulting from immobility, depression, loss of autonomy, and reduced functional independence.
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Management of Adult Stroke Rehabilitation Care: a clinical practice guideline.
Pamela W. Duncan,Richard D. Zorowitz,Barbara E. Bates,John Y. Choi,Jonathan J. Glasberg,Glenn D. Graham,Richard C. Katz,Kerri Lamberty,Dean M. Reker +8 more
TL;DR: A growing body of evidence indicates that patients do better with a well-organized, multidisciplinary approach to post-acute rehabilitation after a stroke, and greater adherence to post–acute stroke rehabilitation guidelines was associated with improved patient outcomes.
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Comprehensive Overview of Nursing and Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Care of the Stroke Patient A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Elaine L. Miller,Laura L. Murray,Lorie Richards,Richard D. Zorowitz,Tamilyn Bakas,Patricia C. Clark,Sandra A. Billinger +6 more
TL;DR: In the United States, the incidence rate of new or recurrent stroke is approximately 795 000 per year, and stroke prevalence for individuals over the age of 20 years is estimated at 6.5 million as discussed by the authors.
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Recommendations for comprehensive stroke centers: a consensus statement from the Brain Attack Coalition.
Mark J. Alberts,Richard E. Latchaw,Warren R. Selman,Timothy J. Shephard,Mark N. Hadley,Lawrence M. Brass,Walter J. Koroshetz,John R. Marler,John Booss,Richard D. Zorowitz,Janet B. Croft,Ellen Magnis,Diane Mulligan,Andy Jagoda,Robert E. O'Connor,C. Michael Cawley,John J. Connors,Jean A. Rose-DeRenzy,Marian Emr,Margo Warren,Michael D. Walker +20 more
TL;DR: A number of key areas supported by evidence-based medicine that are important for a comprehensive stroke center and its ability to deliver the wide variety of specialized care needed by patients with serious cerebrovascular disease are likely to improve outcomes.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Robert G. Holloway,Robert M. Arnold,Claire J. Creutzfeldt,Eldrin F. Lewis,Barbara J. Lutz,Robert M. McCann,Alejandro A. Rabinstein,Gustavo Saposnik,Kevin N. Sheth,Darin B. Zahuranec,Gregory J. Zipfel,Richard D. Zorowitz +11 more
TL;DR: Addressing the palliative care needs of patients and families throughout the course of illness can complement existing practices and improve the quality of life of stroke patients, their families, and their care providers.