Stroke network performance during the first COVID-19 pandemic stage: A meta-analysis based on stroke network models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of the COVID pandemic on stroke network performance is unclear, particularly with consideration of drip&ship vs. mothership models.

Aims

We systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed variations in stroke admissions, rate and timing of reperfusion treatments during the first wave COVID pandemic vs. the pre-pandemic timeframe depending on stroke network model adopted.

Summary of findings

The systematic review followed registered protocol (PROSPERO-CRD42020211535), PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL until 9 October 2020 for studies reporting variations in ischemic stroke admissions, treatment rates, and timing in COVID (first wave) vs. control-period. Primary outcome was the weekly admission incidence rate ratio (IR

SUBMITTER: Romoli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8521356 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature