A survey of community exercise programmes for stroke survivors in Scotland

Source: Health and Social Care in the Community 2012 Jul; 20 (4): 400-411

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Date of publication: July 2012

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article provides details of a survey conducted to access community exercise programmes available for stroke survivors in Scotland. The results indicate a shortage of stroke-specific community exercise programmes. The authors suggest that further service development is required to ensure appropriate instructor training and referral pathways are in place to enable stroke survivors to access exercise services in accordance with guidelines.

Length of publication: 12 pages

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Community-based post-stroke service provision and challenges: a national survey of managers and inter-disciplinary healthcare staff in Ireland

Source: BMC Health Services Research 2012 May; 12: 111

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Date of publication: May 2012

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study aims to document the challenges to service availability for patients with stroke in the community and to identify priorities for service improvement. The study uses a cross-sectional tailored interview survey with key managerial and service delivery staff.

Length of publication: 15 pages

Junior doctors ‘missing key stroke diagnosis tests’

Source: BBC 15th March 2012

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Date of publication: March 2012

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A new survey suggests that only 25% of all junior doctors in A&E units know the key tests for diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage, the most lethal form of stroke. Researchers in Stoke-on-Trent undertook a telephone poll of junior doctors in A&E units across England between 2008 and 2009.

Length of publication: 1 page

Is primary care a neglected piece of the jigsaw in ensuring optimal stroke care? Results of a national study

Source: BMC Family Practice 2009 Apr; 10 (27)

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Date of publication: April 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study provides details of a national survey undertaken to determine current resources and needs for optimal stroke prevention and care in general practice. GP’s were questioned on topics such as practice organisation, primary prevention, acute management, secondary prevention, long-term care and rehabilitation. The study concludes that general practices are not fulfilling their potential in providing stroke prevention and long-term management. 

Length of publication: 6 page article