Quality of care for acute ischemic stroke in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective study using a National database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the most time-sensitive diseases, which requires prompt medical services. Delayed treatment and resource scarcity during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may affect the quality of AIS care and increase the risk of adverse outcomes for patients.

Methods

The study used data from China's National Medical Quality Database spanning from January 1, 2019, to May 31, 2022. Quality of care was gauged utilizing 15 indicators, featuring 12 quality indicators (QIs) and 3 composite indicators. We used mixed-effects and interrupted time series models to compare care quality pre- and post-pandemic. Utilization rates of 15 indicators were compared across different age and gender groups to evaluate healthcare disparities. Multi

SUBMITTER: Guo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature