April 14, 2012
Source: The Stroke Association
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Date of publication: March 2012
Publication type: Press Release
In a nutshell: The RCP has published new quarterly figures showing the quality of stroke care in hospitals in England and Northern Ireland. The results show that stroke care is improving overall with over half of patients being admitted directly to a stroke unit within four hours of their arrival at hospital.
Length of publication: 1 page
Some important notes: The full report can be viewed online here.
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April 11, 2011
Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2011 Feb; 43 (3): 204-209
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Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study examines what family carers of persons with stroke impairment perceive as important support and service quality characteristics.
Length of publication: 6 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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October 11, 2010
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 2010 Jul-Aug; 17 (4): 230-238
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Date of publication: August 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This article provides details of how inpatient stroke rehabilitation services may benefit from quality improvement initiatives.
Length of publication: 9 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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October 11, 2010
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 2010 Jul-Aug; 17 (4): 294-304
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Date of publication: August 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This article proposes quality indicators for stroke rehabilitation based upon the Donabedian triad of structure, process, and outcomes. The quality indicators are in 3 categories: service delivery; system care coordination; and stroke prevention, health promotion, and medical management.
Length of publication: 11 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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August 11, 2010
Source: BMJ 2010 Jul; 341: c3265
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Date of publication: July 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This quality improvement report provides details of an audit undertaken in Lothian, Scotland on the use of a consultant telephone hotline for transient ischemic attack and stroke. The aim of the audit was to find out if the hotline reduced delays in assessment and appropriate treatment.
Length of publication: 3 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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August 11, 2010
Source: Health Service Journal
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Date of publication: July 2010
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: This document provides details on the introduction of a CQUIN scheme to stroke units within Pennine Acute Trust in 2009. Details on the implementation are provided, plus discussion on the impact of the scheme.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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July 11, 2010
Source: NICE
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Date of publication: June 2010
Publication type: Service Guidance
In a nutshell: This quality standard provides specific, concise statements that act as markers of high-quality, cost-effective patient care, covering the treatment and prevention of stroke.
Length of publication: 23 pages
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April 11, 2010
Source: The Stroke Association and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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Date of publication: March 2010
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This joint report from the Stroke Association and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy outlines a four part vision for community based physiotherapy care. The aim of the report is to enhance the quality and productivity of services and to help make long-term cost savings.
Length of publication: 24 pages
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January 11, 2010
Source: Health Service Journal
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Date of publication: December 2009
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust has won the HSJ Clinical Service Redesign Award for their acute stroke service. Improvements in quality of care and reduced length of stay have led to savings of £500,000.
Length of publication: 1 page
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September 11, 2009
Source: Health Service Journal 6th August 2009
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Date of publication: August 2009
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: The Health Service Journal reports that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to create its first quality standards for Stroke.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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