Disparities in Accessibility of Certified Primary Stroke Centers [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
There are significant geographic disparities in access to PSCs. Access is limited in nonurban areas. Despite the higher burden of cerebrovascular disease in stroke belt states, access to care is lower in these areas. Selecting demographic and healthcare factors is strongly associated with access to care in smaller cities, but not in other areas, including major cities.

Source: Stroke - October 27, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Mullen, M. T., Wiebe, D. J., Bowman, A., Wolff, C. S., Albright, K. C., Roy, J., Balcer, L. J., Branas, C. C., Carr, B. G. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Emergency treatment of Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research