Factors determining discharge against medical advice among stroke admissions in oauthc ile ife

Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is request for a discharge treatment plan that is outside the range of medically acceptable standards of practice based on risk or other factors. We aimed to explore the rate and factors determining DAMA among stroke patients in OAUTHC Ile Ife.The study is a retrospective descriptive study that spanned 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. Data on all stroke patients that DAMA within the study period was extracted from the unit register and case note retrieved at the record department of the hospital for additional information.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research