The impact of hospital presentation time on stroke outcomes: A nationally representative Irish cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is conflicting evidence regarding the outcomes of acute stroke patients who present to hospital within normal working hours ('in-hours') compared with the 'out-of-hours' period. This study aimed to assess the effect of time of stroke presentation on outcomes within the Irish context, to inform national stroke service delivery.

Materials and methods

A secondary analysis of data from the Irish National Audit of Stroke (INAS) from Jan 2016 to Dec 2019 was carried out. Patient and process outcomes were assessed for patients presenting 'in-hours' (8:00-17:00 Monday-Friday) compared with 'out-of-hours' (all other times).

Results

Data on arrival time were available for 13,996 patients (male 56.2%; mean age 72.5 years), of which 55.7% presented 'out-of-hours'

SUBMITTER: Loughlin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11244793 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature