Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on prehospital emergency care for adults with stroke and transient ischaemic attack: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsOur review indicates that prehospital delays for suspected stroke/TIA increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, emergency call volume for suspected stroke/TIA decreased during this period. In order to minimise delays in future pandemics or other health care emergencies future research may involve understanding the potential reasons for these delays.PMID:37261801 | DOI:10.1080/10903127.2023.2219729

Source: Prehospital Emergency Care - June 1, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Edel Burton Johnny Aladkhen Cathal O'Donnell Siobh án Masterson Áine Merwick Vera Jc McCarthy Patricia M Kearney Claire M Buckley Source Type: research