The stroke east Saxony pilot project for organized post‐stroke care: a case–control study
ConclusionsOur pilot data suggest that organized post‐stroke care enhances achievement of secondary prevention goals. Its possible effect on stroke recurrence, long‐term disability, and quality of life is currently investigated in a prospective cohort study.
The Stroke East Saxony Pilot Project for Organized Post‐Stroke Care was case–control study to explore the feasibility of a self‐developed standardized post‐stroke pathway and its impact on secondary stroke prevention and long‐term outcome in patients with acute stroke. These pilot data suggest that organized post‐stroke care enhances achievement of secondary prevention goals.
Source: Brain and Behavior - Category: Neurology Authors: Ulf Bodechtel, Kristian Barlinn, Uwe Helbig, Katrin Arnold, Timo Siepmann, Lars‐Peder Pallesen, Volker Puetz, Heinz Reichmann, Jochen Schmitt, Jessica Kepplinger Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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