Evaluation of stroke services in Anglia stroke clinical network to examine the variation in acute services and stroke outcomes

Source: BMC Health Services Research 2011 Feb; 11: 50

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study evaluates stroke services in eight acute NHS Trusts in North East England, providing observational data about health service factors associated with variations in patient outcomes and health care costs following hospital admission for acute stroke. The results will help inform clinicians, service providers, commissioners and policy makers.

Length of publication: 6 page article

The best stroke services are built around the individual

Source: Nursing Times.net

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Date of publication: March 2011

Publication type: Opinion

In a nutshell: In this piece, Cynthia Bower, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission comments on the recent review ‘Supporting Life After Stroke’ and discusses the care provided to stroke sufferers after leaving hospital.

Length of publication: 1 page

Stroke services across England: a mixed and inconsistent picture

Source: British Journal of Nursing 2011 Mar; 20 (6): 354-355

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Date of publication: March 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article discusses a recent report by the Care Quality Commission on stroke care in England. Topics covered include assessment of local services, early supported discharge and working together to deliver effective care.

Length of publication: 2 page article

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Support/services and family carers of persons with stroke impairment: perceived importance and services received

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

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Supporting life after stroke: a review of services for people who have had a stroke and their carers

Source: Care Quality Commission

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: Review

In a nutshell: This review from the CQC looks at the ‘pathway’ of care provided to people who have experienced a stroke or a mini-stroke and their carers. The commission reviewed the performance of all 151 primary care trusts on the aftercare services for stroke patients. The review concludes that the extent to which patients are supported in coping with life after stroke varies significantly across England.

Length of publication: 32 pages

Life after stroke services model

Source: The Stroke Association

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Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Care Pathway

In a nutshell: The Stroke Association has produced a new model of care for stroke sufferers. The model is designed to make it as easy and affordable as possible for health and social care commissioners to provide a comprehensive, high quality and client-centred stroke service.

Length of publication: 1 page

New service for stroke victims

Source: BBC 24th September 2009

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Date of publication: September 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A new community stroke service to provide care and support for stroke victims is being launched in North Somerset. The service will consist of four health and care specialists from the NHS, North Somerset Council and the Stroke Association. The team will be made up of a specialist nurse, a family and carer support services co-ordinator, a communication support co-ordinator and a development worker.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

Getting the priorities right for stroke care

Source: BMJ 2009; 338: b2083

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Date of publication: June 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The authors of this article discuss the current emphasis on hyperacute stroke care in the UK and consider if this may be distracting attention and resources from comprehenisve stroke services.

Length of publication: 1 page article

Medical centres a ‘quantum leap’

Source: BBC 20th July 2009

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Date of publication: July 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Plans have been approved for the development of eight specialist stroke centres in London. This news item provides details of the centres and the expected dates of completion.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

Demonstrating how to deliver stroke care for adults in the community

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Policy

In a nutshell: This document provides information on the funding provided by the government for stroke care for adults in the community. The funding will be provided over 2009-10 and 2010-11 to support those who have had a stroke and their carers. The document also provides examples of local activies which could be supported within PCTS, and a list of useful stroke-related websites.

Length of publication: 20 page document

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Facilitating earlier transfer of care from acute stroke services into the community

Source: Nursing Times 2009; 105 (12): 12-13

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article outlines an initiative to reduce length of stay for stroke patients within an acute hospital and to facilitate earlier transfer of care. Existing care provision was remodelled and expanded to deliver stroke care to patients within a community bed-based intermediate care facility or intermediate care at home.

Length of publication: 2 page article

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