Barriers and facilitators to seeking medical care for young adults with acute stroke - a qualitative study (P6.262)

Conclusions:Prioritization of work and family obligations and a lack of awareness of stroke as a disease of all ages were major barriers to seeking medical care. Knowledgeable companions were facilitators of seeking medical care.Disclosure: Dr. Jones has nothing to disclose. Dr. Huggins has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thaler has received personal compensation for activities with St. Jude Medical WL and Gore Associates as a consultant. Dr. Han has nothing to disclose. Dr. Leung has nothing to disclose.

http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/short/88/16_Supplement/P6.262?rss=1

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Jones, D., Huggins, H., Thaler, D., Han, P., Leung, L. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Systems of Care and Health Policy Source Type: research