A telephone hotline for transient ischaemic attack and stroke: prospective audit of a model to improve rapid access to specialist stroke care

Source: BMJ 2010; 341: c3265

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Date of publication: July 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study provides details of an ongoing prospective audit of a transient ischaemic attack and stroke clinic, as part of the Scottish Stroke Care Audit, and a three month targeted audit of immediate telephone access to a specialist stroke consultant.

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Enabling technologies facilitate new healthcare delivery models for acute stroke

Source: Stroke 2010 Jun; 41 (6): 1076-1078

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Date of publication: June 2010

Publication type: Editorial

In a nutshell: This editorial outlines the new technologies that are becoming available to change and improve how acute stroke healthcare is delivered. The editorial focuses specifically on communication and network technologies that can be used to help deliver care remotely.

Length of publication: 3 page editorial

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Video link to help stroke victims

Source: BBC 22nd September 2009

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Date of publication: September 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A new telehealth system has been created in Scotland’s Western Isles that could mean quicker diagnosis and treatment for stroke victims. A video link has been set up between the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). With this new system, CT scans can be sent for analysis by ARI consultants, who can also talk to accident and emergency staff or patients themselves. For some patients this system could mean early administration of a clot-busting drug.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

Using Telemedicine within Stroke Care: A Policy Statement from the American Heart Association

Source: Stroke 2009; 40 (7): 2635-2660

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Date of publication: June 2009

Publication type: Policy

In a nutshell: This policy outlines the American Heart Association’s recommendation’s for the use of telecommunications technology in stroke care. Telemedicine could be used in stroke care to remove the barriers put in place by distance between clinician and patient.

Length of publication: 25 pages

Some important notes: Follow this link for the American Heart Association Website