Patient experience of centralized acute stroke care pathways.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2010, Greater Manchester (GM) and London centralized acute stroke care services into a reduced number of hyperacute stroke units, with local stroke units providing on-going care nearer patients' homes.

Objective

To explore the impact of centralized acute stroke care pathways on the experiences of patients.

Design

Qualitative interview study. Thematic analysis was undertaken, using deductive and inductive approaches. Final data analysis explored themes related to five chronological phases of the centralized stroke care pathway.

Setting and participants

Recruitment from 3 hospitals in GM (15 stroke patients/8 family members) and 4 in London (21 stroke patients/9 family members).

Results

Participants were impressed with emergency services and

SUBMITTER: Perry C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6186538 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature