Patient behaviour at the time of stroke onset: a cross-sectional survey of patient response to stroke symptoms

Conclusions This study provides insights into patient response when a stroke occurs, with the presence and action of others highlighted as critical in fast response to stroke symptoms. Knowledge of stroke warning signs and risk factors was low among stroke survivors. Findings highlight the complexity of changing help-seeking behaviour during stroke onset, and provide directions for public education efforts to reduce prehospital delay.
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Stroke, Radiology, Clinical diagnostic tests Original article Source Type: research