Stroke Systems of Care
Posted: Sept. 1, 2006
A stroke system approach involves coordination of stroke care along the entire continuum, from primary prevention through rehabilitation. A systems approach is necessary to positively impact change in the way stroke is treated so that patients have access to the most advanced treatment in centers that are best equipped to deal with the critical and time-sensitive needs of stroke patients.
The essential components of a coordinated system of stroke care have been outlined by the American Stroke Association’s Task Force on the Development of Stroke Systems in the document entitled Recommendations for the Establishment of Stroke Systems of Care. This statement recommends that any coordinated stroke system should promote patient access to the full range of services associated with stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, including the following key components:
- Primordial and Primary Prevention
- Notification and Response of Emergency Medical Services for Stroke
- Acute Treatment for Stroke
- Sub-Acute Stroke Care and Secondary Prevention for Stroke
- Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
- Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
Source: American Stroke Association
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