Impact of COVID-2019 on stroke services in China: survey from the Chinese Stroke Association.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing guidelines have compelled stroke practices worldwide to reshape their delivery of care significantly. We aimed to illustrate how the stroke services were interrupted during the pandemic in China.

Methods

A 61-item questionnaire designed on Wenjuanxing Form was completed by doctors or nurses who were involved in treating patients with stroke from 1 February to 31 March 2020.

Results

A total of 415 respondents completed the online survey after informed consent was obtained. Of the respondents, 37.8%, 35.2% and 27.0% were from mild, moderate and severe epidemic areas, respectively. Overall, the proportion of severe impact (reduction >50%) on the admission of transient ischaemic stroke, acute ischaemic stroke (AIS)

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7523176 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature