Structured follow-up pathway to address unmet needs after transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (SUPPORT TIA): Feasibility study and process evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Care following transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke is variable and often leaves patients feeling abandoned and uncertain. We developed a theoretically-informed, multifaceted intervention which comprised nurse-led, structured follow-up at 4 weeks after TIA/minor stroke to identify and address patient needs. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of both the intervention and procedures to inform a future randomised controlled trial.

Method

We conducted a multicentre, randomised feasibility study with mixed-methods process evaluation (ISRCTN registry reference: ISRCTN39864003). We collected patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) at 1, 12 and 24 weeks and clinical data at baseline and 24 weeks. The process evaluation comprised qualitat

SUBMITTER: Turner GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906085 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature