Correlation of NIH Stroke Scale Change and Vascular Risk Factors in Acute Stroke Patients (P7.164)

Conclusion:In this small sample, change in NIH stroke scale admission through discharge may be a useful quality outcome measure in acute stroke. Tobacco use was harmful in this sample. Presence of hypertension and absence of diabetes showed benefit in select acute stroke outcomes. Investigating the special cause improvements in this population may help identify ways to improve outcomes. Shewhart control charts may provide useful information when examining quality that might be missed on routine statistical methods.Disclosure: Dr. Krishnamohan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dobbs has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Krishnamohan, P., Dobbs, M. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Post-Stroke Function Source Type: research