Developing Systems of Care for Stroke in Resource-limited Settings

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Although stroke prevention and treatment strategies have significantly advanced in recent years, implementation of these care elements in resource-limited settings can be challenging, since the burden of stroke is higher and access to stroke care is lower. Barriers to stroke care in resource-limited settings include insufficient prevention, reduced awareness of stroke symptoms, limited prehospital care and lack of triage systems, limited access to comprehensive stroke centers, inadequate personnel education, lack of staff and resources, as well as limited access to neuroimaging, thrombolytics, mechanical thrombectomy, neurosurgical care, and rehabilitation. Here, we suggest strategies to improve stroke care in these settings, including public health campaigns, protocols for prehospital notification, organized flow to specialized stroke centers, development of dedicated stroke units, and utilization of telemedicine and telerehabilitation. We also highlight the role of international organizations and governments in reducing the global burden of stroke.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:44

Enthalten in:

Seminars in neurology - 44(2024), 2 vom: 02. Apr., Seite 119-129

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Silva, Gisele Sampaio [VerfasserIn]
Rocha, Eva [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 19.04.2024

Date Revised 19.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1055/s-0044-1782617

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370032764