Prioritizing gaps in stroke care: A two-round Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite international recognition of stroke as a significant health priority, discrepancies persist between the target values for stroke quality measures and the actual values that are achieved in clinical practice, referred to as gaps. This study aimed to reach consensus among international experts on prioritizing gaps in stroke care.

Methods

A two-round Delphi process was conducted, surveying an international expert panel in the field of stroke care and cerebrovascular medicine, including patient representatives, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and medical directors. Experts scored the importance and required effort to close 13 gaps throughout the stroke care continuum and proposed potential solutions. Data were analyzed using descriptive st

SUBMITTER: Mathijssen EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11969492 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature