Age Disparities in Stroke Quality of Care and Delivery of Health Services

Source: Stroke 2009 Aug; 40: 3328-3335

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Date of publication: August 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to determine if access to stroke care, delivery of health services, and clinical outcomes after stroke are affected by age. A prospective cohort study of patients with acute ischemic stroke was undertaken in Ontario, Canada. The study concluded that stroke care delivery was similar across all age groups with the exception of slightly lower rates of investigations in the very elderly.

Length of publication: 8 page article

Do All Age Groups Benefit From Organized Inpatient Stroke Care?

Source: Stroke 2009 Jul; 40: 3321-3327

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Date of publication: July 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study sought to determine if elderly individuals benefit from organized inpatient stroke care to the same extent as younger patients. A case–cohort study of patients with acute ischemic stroke was conducted between July 2003 and March 2005. The study concluded that stroke units and organized inpatient care reduce death or institutionalization with the same magnitude of effect across all age groups

Length of publication: 7 page article

Elderly peoples’ experience of nursing care after a stroke: from a gender perspective

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing 2009 Jul 22. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: July 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This qualitative paper provides details of a study conducted to determine older people’s experiences of nursing care following a stroke. The study focuses on gender perspectives and considers the differences between men and women with regards to care and rehabilitation.

Length of publication: 8 page article

Older stroke patients ‘missing out on hi-tech scans due to ageism’

Source: The Telegraph 15th April 2009

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Older stroke patients are missing out on hi-tech scans and health advice offered to younger patients because of “ageism” within the health service, a new study suggests. Doctors found that younger stroke patients were five times more likely to receive an MRI scan, which can check for bleeds and blockages, than elderly patients. They were also “significantly” more likely to be given advice on how to lose weight and other lifestyle tips to reduce their chances of suffering another stroke, despite evidence that older patients benefit as much from such advice.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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