BE FAST Versus FAST: A Randomized Pilot Trial Comparing Retention of Stroke Symptoms Between 2 Mnemonics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Balance, Eye, Face, Arm, Speech, Time (BE FAST) was proposed to increase the public's ability to recognize more signs of stroke by adding balance (B) and eyesight changes (E) to the stroke acronym FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time). Previous prospective studies suggested these additions did not result in increased stroke detection.

Methods and results

A randomized, assessor blinded prospective pilot study assessed retention of BE FAST and FAST. The 174 participants were randomized to 1 of 2 education arms, educated similarly visually and auditorily, and retention was tested at 3 time points. Mnemonic recall was similar at 30 days (79.5% versus 69.8%, P=0.104). Significantly lower retention was seen in the BE FAST group's ability to recall all symptoms at 3 to 5

SUBMITTER: Darkhabani MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681435 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature