OWOLABI, M. O., A. G. THRIFT, S. MARTINS, W. JOHNSON, J. PANDIAN, F. ABD-ALLAH, C. VARGHESE, A. MAHAL, J. YARIA, H. T. PHAN, G. ROTH, SL GALL, R. BEARE, T. G. PHAN, Robert MIKULÍK, B. NORRVING and V. L. FEIGIN. The state of stroke services across the globe: Report of World Stroke Organization-World Health Organization surveys. International Journal of Stroke. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell, vol. 16, No 8, p. 889-901. ISSN 1747-4930. doi:10.1177/17474930211019568. 2021.
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Original name The state of stroke services across the globe: Report of World Stroke Organization-World Health Organization surveys
Authors OWOLABI, M. O. (guarantor), A. G. THRIFT, S. MARTINS, W. JOHNSON, J. PANDIAN, F. ABD-ALLAH, C. VARGHESE, A. MAHAL, J. YARIA, H. T. PHAN, G. ROTH, SL GALL, R. BEARE, T. G. PHAN, Robert MIKULÍK (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), B. NORRVING and V. L. FEIGIN.
Edition International Journal of Stroke, Hoboken, Wiley-Blackwell, 2021, 1747-4930.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30210 Clinical neurology
Country of publisher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
WWW URL
Impact factor Impact factor: 6.948
RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14110/21:00121973
Organization unit Faculty of Medicine
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17474930211019568
UT WoS 000656016900001
Keywords in English Stroke services; high-income countries; low; and middle-income countries; prevention; stroke quadrangle; acute care; rehabilitation
Tags 14110127, rivok
Tags International impact, Reviewed
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Abstract
Background Improving stroke services is critical for reducing the global stroke burden. The World Stroke Organization-World Health Organization-Lancet Neurology Commission on Stroke conducted a survey of the status of stroke services in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high-income countries. Methods Using a validated World Stroke Organization comprehensive questionnaire, we collected and compared data on stroke services along four pillars of the stroke quadrangle (surveillance, prevention, acute stroke, and rehabilitation) in 84 countries across World Health Organization regions and economic strata. The World Health Organization also conducted a survey of non-communicable diseases in 194 countries in 2019. Results Fewer surveillance activities (including presence of registries, presence of recent risk factors surveys, and participation in research) were reported in low-income countries than high-income countries. The overall global score for prevention was 40.2%. Stroke units were present in 91% of high-income countries in contrast to 18% of low-income countries (p < 0.001). Acute stroke treatments were offered in similar to 60% of high-income countries compared to 26% of low-income countries (p = 0.009). Compared to high-income countries, LMICs provided less rehabilitation services including in-patient rehabilitation, home assessment, community rehabilitation, education, early hospital discharge program, and presence of rehabilitation protocol. Conclusions There is an urgent need to improve access to stroke units and services globally especially in LMICs. Countries with less stroke services can adapt strategies from those with better services. This could include establishment of a framework for regular monitoring of stroke burden and services, implementation of integrated prevention activities and essential acute stroke care services, and provision of interdisciplinary care for stroke rehabilitation.
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