Tales from the Trips: A Qualitative Study of Timely Recognition, Treatment, and Transfer of Emergency Department Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Background and Objectives: Acute Ischemic stroke (AIS) is a time-sensitive emergency and patients frequently present to, and are transferred from emergency departments (EDs). We sought to evaluate potential factors, particularly organizational, that may influence the timeliness of interfacility transfer for ED patients with AIS. Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews at 3 EDs that routinely transfer AIS patients. A structured interview guide was developed and piloted prior to use. Staff were asked about perceived facilitators and barriers to timely and high quality emergency care for patients with AIS who require transfer.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Mitchell Hayes, David Schlundt, Kemberlee Bonnet, Timothy J. Vogus, Sunil Kripalani, Michael T. Froehler, Michael J. Ward Source Type: research