An Introduction to Software Tools, Data, and Services for Geospatial Analysis of Stroke Services.

ABSTRACT: Background: There is interest in the use geospatial data for development of acute stroke services given the importance of timely access to acute reperfusion therapy. This paper aims to introduce clinicians and citizen scientists to the possibilities offered by open source softwares (R and Python) for analyzing geospatial data. It is hoped that this introduction will stimulate interest in the field as well as generate ideas for improving stroke services. Method: Instructions on installation of libraries for R and Python, source codes and links to census data are provided in a notebook format to enhance experience with running the software. The code illustrates different aspects of using geospatial analysis: (1) creation of choropleth (thematic) map which depicts estimate of st

SUBMITTER: Padgham M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6693386 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature