NIHSS Score May Help Predict Health Literacy Levels after Acute Ischemic Stroke (P7.158)

CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that there may be an association between the NIHSS score and HL levels in patients hospitalized with AIS. Additional studies incorporating a larger number of patients are warranted to discern if this is a true association. Patient NIHSS score might be a factor healthcare professionals can utilize to help identify hospitalized AIS patients who require intensive stroke risk reduction education.Study Supported by:University of Florida COM - Jacksonville Dean's GrantDisclosure: Dr. Sanders has received personal compensation for activities with Biogen Idec. Dr. Sanders has received research support from Biogen Idec and Novartis. Dr. Smotherman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Silliman has received personal compensation for activities with Biogen Idec, and Teva Neuroscience as a consultant and/or speaker. Dr. Silliman has received research support from Genzyme Corp., Biogen Idec, and Novartis.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Post-Stroke Function Source Type: research