Acute stroke management in the Caribbean: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the Caribbean, yet there is limited published information on the availability and utilisation of diagnostic imaging and treatment methods. Inequities in healthcare infrastructure, access to neuroimaging and acute treatment options may contribute to poorer outcomes following stroke, particularly in the low-resource settings that characterise most of the Caribbean region. The objective of this review is to map the literature on access to diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for adult stroke care in the Caribbean to identify potential limitations in acute treatment and examine how restricted access may impact outcomes. The resulting data can help inform strategies for improving access to stroke care in resource-limited

SUBMITTER: Clervius H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645661 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature