Young Stroke Volunteers

Source: The Guardian 16th September 2009

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Date of publication: September 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: This article outlines the impact which a group of young volunteers had on Speechmakers, a long-term care group for stroke sufferers.

Some Important Notes: CSV (community service volunteers) website

Length of publication: 1 page new item

Acknowledgement: Fade Library Blog

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

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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