Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal 2012 Mar; 88 (1037): 134-7
Date of publication: March 2012
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study evaluates the process of acute stroke care, safety and outcome profiles when comparing face-to-face evaluation and telemedicine in the delivery of thrombolysis.
Length of publication: 4 pages
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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Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2012 Mar; 73 (3): 155-159
Date of publication: March 2012
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study provides an overview of the use of telemedicine in stroke. The author considers the current use of this technology and the possible barriers to implementation. The article provides details on the use of telemedicine at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and considers the future use of telemedicine in acute stroke.
Length of publication: 5 pages
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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Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal 2012 Mar; 88 (1037): 134-137
Date of publication: March 2012
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study aims to evaluate the safety and outcome profiles when comparing face-to-face evaluation and telemedicine in the delivery of thrombolysis. The analysis shows that the use of telemedicine compared with face-to-face evaluation is feasible in the delivery of thrombolysis during out of hours.
Length of publication: 4 pages
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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Source: Stroke 2012; 43: 236-239
Date of publication: January 2012
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This brief report describes a new system (i-Stroke) that has been developed to exchange high-quality clinical information and imaging for “real-time” support of clinical diagnosis and treatment of neurological emergencies.
Length of publication: 4 pages
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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Source: E-Health Insider 17th June 2011
Date of publication: June 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: More than 30 acute trusts have now adopted a telemedicine system designed to deliver fast and appropriate treatment to stroke victims. The system enables consultants to talk to patients using video and audio links, view their scans from a lap-top and make decisions about prescribing life-saving drugs.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2011 Feb; 11 (1): 42-51
Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study provides an overview of the use of telemedicine in patients with acute stroke. Topics covered include cost effectiveness, barriers to implementation, effectiveness, training and legal issues.
Length of publication: 10 page article
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Presentations
In a nutshell: Presentations are now available to view from ‘Telemedicine: Improving access and outcomes for acute stroke patients and expanding opportunities along the pathway’. This was an educational event held on Tuesday 8th February. The presentations include examples of how sites have used telemedicine in an acute setting, exploring how telemedicine can be used across the stroke pathway, and the challenges and opportunities of telemedicine.
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Source: NHS Confederation
Date of publication: January 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report considers the issues surrounding remotely delivered healthcare within the NHS. As an increasingly digital society changes the nature of one-to-one relationships, the report asks whether health technology will involve patients more or exclude them further.
Length of publication: 24 pages
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Source: American Journal of Managed Care 2010 Jul; 16 (7): 537-544
Date of publication: July 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This review analyzes the cost-effectiveness or cost savings associated with use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA), stroke centers, and telemedicine programs for acute ischemic stroke.
Length of publication: 8 page article
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Source: Health Service Journal 2010 Oct 5.
Date of publication: October 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This article provides details of recent advances in Telemedicine for Stroke in Lancashire and Cumbria. In particular, Telemedicine using broadband has enabled a faster stroke response with the benefit of significant savings.
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: August 2010
Publication type: Guidance
In a nutshell: The purpose of this document is to help teams develop a governance framework to support the implementation and delivery of a telemedicine system in acute stroke. The guidance provided in this document represents accumulated current and planned practice across a number of networks and clinical sites across England.
Length of publication: 31 page document
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Source: Stroke 2010 Jun; 41 (6): 1076-1078
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
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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