https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58 Motor outcome improved with the use of vagus nerve stimulator. en-us 2018-10-07 04:10:22 UTC 2026-03-17 17:16:10 UTC hello@padlet.com kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290040941 Medgadget, Conn Hastings, PhD October 3, 2018

www.medgadget.com ]]> 2018-10-07 15:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290040941 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290042006 Science Daily
March 27, 2018]]> 2018-10-07 15:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290042006 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290042616 Vivistim, developed by a UT Dallas MicroTransponder, is a stimulator implant to enhance movement recovery in stroke patients undergoing rehab and therapy.  
Researchers at University of Texas, Dallas, developed and are currently testing vagus nerve stimulation therapy for improving motor function in patients suffering from stroke.  
The Vagus Nerve Stimulator, VNS, is base on the principle that simultaneously synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with movement increases neural plasticity in the brain, resulting in enhanced recovery. ]]> 2018-10-07 15:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290042616 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290043937 When movement is detected. The stimulator sends mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain to stimulate the vagus nerve to "rewire" the brain. This allows increased motor function. ]]> 2018-10-07 15:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290043937 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290045599 Vagus Nerve Stimulator accelerates motor skill recovery.

The use of VNS can double long-term recovery rate.  

Therapy can be done in the comfort of the patient's home.

VNS is a minimally invasive procedure. ]]> 2018-10-07 16:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290045599 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290046002 Studies are being performed and there is no data of lasting effects from treatment.  

The financial cost for VNS hinders patient participation.  

Further studies are needed for FDA approval in treatment of patients suffering from stroke.  

This therapy is not recommended for patients suffering from cardiac dysrhythmias. ]]> 2018-10-07 16:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290046002 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290046855 Currently 800,000 people a year suffer from a stroke and the lasting effects can be life changing. This innovation caught my attention because I see so many patients that lose their motor function from a stroke. I think this new advancement would improve the outcomes of these patients as well as their autonomy. Improving motor function after a stroke means positive outcomes for these patients. This allows them to regain their independence and ability to care for themselves. I support this innovation and optimistic in the success of the studies being done at this time. ]]> 2018-10-07 16:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290046855 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290068626 Achiever
Consistency
Empathy
Learner
Self-Assurance]]> 2018-10-07 18:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290068626 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290069432 Abraham-Arranger
Carter-Communication
Pablo-Positivity
Chloe-Competition
Isaac-Ideation

Abraham was chosen because when we implement this innovation into our practice we will need someone to organize and arrange the flow of the program to run smoothly.  Abraham will be resourceful and will figure out a plan of something does not work well.  

Carter was chosen because communication is key to success.  With implementing our innovation we all need to communicate and Carter can gap the bridge between team members.  

Pablo's strength is positivity.  Frustrations will arise in implementing a new innovation so positivity from a team member will encourage productivity and better outcomes.  Staying positive and following through with the project will increase patient satisfaction.  

Chloe's strength is competition.  Competition makes everyone do their best.  She can focus on meeting deadlines with the project and providing the most effective innovation for the patients.  

Isaac was chosen for his strength in ideation. What makes this innovation successful. Financial ideas, presentation and success of the program comes from flexibile ideas and last minute changes. Ideation requires to be ready at all times to fix the problems that may come up. ]]> 2018-10-07 18:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290069432 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290072307 Hastings, C. (2018, October 3). Medgadget. Vagus nerve stimulator doubles movement recovery in stroke patients. Retrieved October 3, 2018, from http://www.medgadget.com. 

Science Daily. (2018, March 27). Vagus nerve stimulation boosts post-stroke motor skill recovery. Retrieved October 3, 2018, from http://www.sciencedaily.com.  ]]> 2018-10-07 19:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290072307 kelly_merritt1 https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290075679 2018-10-07 19:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_merritt1/8t569an0sm58/wish/290075679