Resource use and quality of care in an urban stroke unit

Conclusion Better outcome measures in ASU could be attributed to the differences between the groups of stroke patients. Prompt therapist input and frequent nursing observations have long been considered to be imperative in the success of ASU; our findings wholly support this and highlight the importance of the multidisciplinary approach. The snapshot data revealed that bed capacity on ASU was sufficient for the number of stroke patients. However capacity was not being utilised efficiently as non–stroke medical boarders occupied beds consistently whilst stroke patients were boarded out to other wards.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Coma and raised intracranial pressure, Stroke, Hypertension Association of British Neurologists (ABN) joint meeting with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, 23-24 October 2013 Source Type: research