The state of stroke services across the globe: Report of World
Stroke Organization-World Health Organization surveys

J 2021

The state of stroke services across the globe: Report of World Stroke Organization-World Health Organization surveys

OWOLABI, M. O., A. G. THRIFT, S. MARTINS, W. JOHNSON, J. PANDIAN et. al.

Basic information

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

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30210 Clinical neurology

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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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

Abstract

V originále

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.

Citovat

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, 2021, vol. 16, No 8, p. 889-901. ISSN 1747-4930. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17474930211019568.

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N2  - 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.
ER  -

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. \textit{International Journal of Stroke}. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell, 2021, vol.~16, No~8, p.~889-901. ISSN~1747-4930. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17474930211019568.

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