Pioglitazone and barriers to effective post-stroke comorbidity management in stroke survivors with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the barriers preventing pioglitazone use in stroke survivors and primary and secondary stroke care services.

Methods

A qualitative grounded theory approached design was used to assess post-stroke diabetes treatments and to assess clinical applicability of pioglitazone as a preventive treatment to minimize its side effects (SEs) associated. Three focus groups were established with 48 participants from Scotland and Wales health board centers during January 2019 to July 2022.

Results

A qualitative grounded theory approached design was used to assess post-stroke diabetes treatments and to assess clinical applicability of pioglitazone as a preventive treatment to minimize its SEs associated. Three focus groups were established with 48 participants fro

SUBMITTER: Azhari H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10827012 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature