Telemedicine versus face-to-face evaluation in the delivery of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke: a single centre experience

Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal 2012 Mar; 88 (1037): 134-7

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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

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How is stroke thrombolysis portrayed in UK national and London local newspapers? A review and critical discourse analysis

Source: Age and Ageing 2012 Mar; 41 (3): 291-298

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Date of publication: March 2012

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This review considers how stroke thrombolysis has been reported in UK national and London local newspapers and how treatment risks and benefits have been communicated.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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A thrombolysis pathway for patients following acute ischaemic stroke

Source: Nursing Standard 2012 Apr; 26 (31): 35-42

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Date of publication: April 2012

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article describes the thrombolysis pathway that is in use at one hyperacute stroke unit in London and outlines the core competencies required of the acute stroke nurse.

Length of publication: 9 pages

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Is it beneficial to increase the provision of thrombolysis?– a discrete-event simulation model

Source: QJM 2012 Mar 12. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: March 2012

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article considers if it is beneficial to invest in the provision of thrombolysis in terms of cost and quality of life. The results suggest that the cost of thrombolysis is offset by a reduction in hospital, community rehabilitation and institutional care costs, with a corresponding improvement in quality of life.

Length of publication: 9 pages

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South West stroke research is ‘saving lives’

Source: BBC 15th February 2012

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Date of publication: February 2012

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Researchers behind a pilot study in the South West say they are saving lives and improving recovery from stroke by working with the ambulance service and hospitals to cut the time it takes to get treatment. The researchers have used computer simulations to analyse patient journeys from 999 calls to treatment to identify bottlenecks in the system.

Length of publication: 1 page

Telemedicine versus face-to-face evaluation in the delivery of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke: a single centre experience

Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal 2012 Mar; 88 (1037): 134-137

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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

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Thrombolysis Telestroke Service: Out of hours solution to stroke

Source: NHS North West

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Date of publication: December 2011

Publication type: Case Study

In a nutshell: This good practice case study provides details of the Cumbria and Lancashire Telestroke Network. This is a collaboration between six acute trusts and seven PCTs in Cumbria and Lancashire whose aim is to deliver 24/7 stroke thrombolysis for patients with acute ischaemic stroke in rural areas.

Length of publication: 6 pages

The Challenge for Radiology! Imaging for Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

Source: Synergy News

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Date of publication: September 2011

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: In this feature, Dr Andrew Beale, National Clinical Lead for NHS Improvement, and Victoria Brown, National Imaging Lead for NHS Improvement provide an overview of the issues relating to imaging for stroke and TIA.  They discuss current guidance, the role of thrombolysis and recent advances.

Length of publication: 2 pages

Lancs and Cumbria improve stroke care

Source: E-Health Insider 21st September 2011

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Date of publication: September 2011

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A large-scale telestroke service has gone live across Lancashire and Cumbria, allowing consultants to assess patients for thrombolysis treatment by video-link. Fifteen consultants have been given a laptop in their own home that links to a specially designed ‘telecart’ positioned at the patient’s bedside in one of the eight hospitals in the stroke network.

 Length of publication: 1 page news item

Do centres with well-developed protocols, training and infrastructure have higher rates of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke?

Source: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine 2011 Sep; 104 (9): 785-791

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Date of publication: May 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This cohort study of 12 hospitals in the Netherlands aims to identify if available protocols, training and infrastructure influence the thrombolysis rate in acute ischaemic stroke.

Length of publication: 7 page article

The workload of stroke thrombolysis: a prospective study in a district general hospital setting

Source: Acute Medicine 2011; 10 (1): 10-12

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Date of publication: March 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study investigates the workload relating to a stroke thrombolysis service. The authors prospectively studied all referrals to the 24-hour stroke thrombolysis service at Southampton General Hospital. The aim was to find how many patients require urgent assessment before one is treated. This data can help inform future service planning.

Length of publication: 3 page article

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Emergency department-focused thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke

Source: Emergency Medicine Journal 2011 Feb; 28 (2): 102-106

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This paper reports the successful introduction of thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke through the development of an emergency department-focused process. Obstacles to service development and ways to overcome these issues are also discussed.

Length of publication: 5 page article

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