Prevalence and determinants of prehospital delay among stroke patients in mainland China: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prehospital delay is one of the most serious problems in the treatment of stroke patients. In China, although hospitals at all levels have promoted the construction of stroke centers, pre-hospital delays are still very common. As the primary cause of death and disability, stroke not only brings great harm to patients themselves, but also brings a heavy burden on social progress and economic development, it is important to understand the prevalence and determinants of prehospital delay among stroke patients. Therefore, this review aims to determine the pooled prevalence and determinants of prehospital delay in mainland China.

Methods

A systematic review of eligible articles will be conducted using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (

SUBMITTER: Deng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500912 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature