Knowledge on Stroke Recognition and Management among Emergency Department Healthcare Professionals in the Republic of Cyprus.

ABSTRACT: Stroke is a global leading cause of death and disability. Knowledge of related guidelines is crucial for emergency department (ED) staff, influencing early diagnosis and timely treatment. We investigated Greek Cypriot ED healthcare professionals' (nurses and physicians) knowledge in recognizing and managing stroke. A descriptive cross-sectional study spanned November 2019 to April 2020, encompassing four private and seven public EDs in the Republic of Cyprus. The data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire developed by the research team, consisting of 37 questions. Eight questions focused on sociodemographic and employment characteristics, twenty-eight assessed knowledge in stroke recognition and management (each item was equally weighted without deliberate prioritization), a

SUBMITTER: Rossis C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10778653 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature