Stroke Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 2 Issue 4

Patient, carer and public involvement (PCPI) in stroke service development and research

Source: Stroke Matters

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Date of publication: May 2010

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article discusses the issues relating patient, carer and public involvement in stroke service development. Topics covered include the impact of user involvement and the effectiveness of this for stroke services.

Parental occurrence of stroke and risk of stroke in their children: the Framingham study

Source: Circulation 2010 Mar; 121 (11): 1304-1312

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Date of publication: March 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to determine if parental occurrence of stroke increased incident stroke risk among offspring in a community-based sample. The study found that parental stroke by 65 years of age was associated with a 3-fold increase in the risk of offspring stroke.

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.

Increased Risk of Stroke After Adhesive Capsulitis

Source: Stroke 2010; 41: 1044-1047

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Date of publication: March 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this article was to investigate the risk of stroke after adhesive capsulitis using a population-based study. The research does demonstrate an increased prevalence and risk of stroke after adhesive capsulitis, although the study does have some limitations, so further research is needed.

Length of publication: 4 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.

Physical Activity and Risk of Stroke in Women

Source: Stroke 2010 Apr 6. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to examine the association between physical activity and stroke risk in a large cohort of women. This study shows a tendency for leisure-time physical activity to be associated with lower stroke risk in women. In particular, walking was generally associated with lower risks of total, ischemic, and hemorrhagic stroke.

Length of publication: 8 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.

Hyperthyroidism and Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults

Source: Stroke 2010; 41: 961-966

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to estimate the risk for ischemic stroke among hyperthyroidism patients aged 18 to 44 years during a 5-year period after the diagnosis compared to a cohort of patients without hyperthyroidism. It was found that hyperthyroidism is associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke among young adults.

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.

Call to end stroke postcode lottery in Wales

Source: BBC

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: This news item provides details of the results of a newly published report on stroke services in Wales. It highlights the fact that huge improvements are still needed, with many services still lagging behind those in the rest of the UK. The health, wellbeing and local government committee recommends bringing in “stroke champions” and creating more dedicated stroke units as part of a national strategy to end the postcode lottery in Wales.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

Some important notes: The full report can be viewed at http://www.assemblywales.org/cr-ld8032-e.pdf

Emergency physician and stroke specialist beliefs and expectations regarding telestroke

Source: Stroke 2010 Apr; 41 (4): 805-809

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study compares stroke specialist and emergency physician perceptions of telestroke and identifies the various barriers preventing increased implementation of the technology.

Length of publication: 5 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.

Accelerating stroke improvement

Source: Stroke Improvement Programme

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: Slide set and briefing notes

In a nutshell: The Department of Health has committed the NHS to an accelerated programme of improvement in stroke services for 2010/11. The aim is to show significant improvements in key stroke services within 12 months. This slide and set and briefing notes provide details on the programme.

Length of publication: 12 slides and 4 page briefing notes

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