Acute Stroke Care in Korea in 2013-2014: National Averages and Disparities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to describe the current status of acute stroke care in Korea and explore disparities among hospitals and regions.

Methods

The 2013 and 2014 national stroke audit data and the national health insurance claims data were linked and used for this study. Stroke patients hospitalized via emergency rooms within 7 days of stroke onset were selected.

Results

A total of 19,608 patients treated in 216 hospitals were analyzed. Among them 76% had ischemic stroke; 15%, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH); and 9%, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Of the hospitals, 31% provided inpatient stroke unit care. Ambulances were used in 56% of cases, and the median interval from onset to arrival was 4.5 hours. One-quarter of patients were referred from other hospitals. I

SUBMITTER: Kim JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7246192 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature