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18705897

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-8-18
pubmed:abstractText
The administration of intravenous thrombolytic therapy to appropriate patients and the provision of care in a dedicated stroke unit setting form the pillars of evidence-based acute stroke care. Yet, the availability of these interventions remains variable around the world. Many challenges exist for physicians attempting to set up an acute stroke service for the first time. Based upon their experience in three countries, the authors propose 12 key steps in setting up a successful acute stroke service: *identify the building blocks *understand local funding mechanisms *forge partnerships *engage senior managers *obtain training *be inclusive *adapt to local surroundings *maintain a clinical focus *be incremental *capitalise on the enthusiasm of others *lead from the front; and *provide feedback. The authors then examine some of the specific barriers that may be encountered and offer three historical examples of evidence-based interventions that were slow to be adopted. An acute stroke service is evidence-based and cost effective, yet the ability of patients to access such a service is variable, even in the developed world. By considering 12 common sense steps, physicians and managers can maximise their chances of setting up a sustainable and successful acute stroke service.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1747-4949
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
3
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
182-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Setting up an acute stroke service.
pubmed:affiliation
Acute Stroke Programme, Oxford Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review