The role of the GP in managing suspected transient ischaemic attack: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

National guidelines recommend patients with suspected transient ischaemic attack (TIA) should be seen by a specialist within 24 h. However, people with suspected TIA often present to non-specialised services, particularly primary care. Therefore, general practitioners (GPs) have a crucial role in recognition and urgent referral of people with suspected TIA. This study aims to explore the role of GPs in the initial management of suspected TIA in the United Kingdom (UK).

Methods

One-to-one, semi-structured interviews with GPs, TIA clinic staff and patients with suspected TIA from two sites in the UK: Cambridge and Birmingham. Thematic analysis was undertaken to explore views on the role of the GP in managing suspected TIA. Thirty semi-structured interviews were cond

SUBMITTER: Edwards D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6530060 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature