Protocol for an observation and implementation study investigating optimisation of the management of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

• Published in: BMJ open Vol. 2; no. 3; p. e001430
• Main Authors: Sheppard, James Peter, Mellor, Ruth Mary, Bailey, Sheila Marie, Barton, Pelham, Boyal, Amunpreet, Greenfield, Sheila, Jowett, Sue, Mant, Jonathan, Quinn, Tom, Singh, Satinder, McManus, Richard J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.01.2012; BMJ Group
• Subjects: Cardiovascular Medicine; Clinical outcomes; Cost analysis; Data collection; Emergency services; Feedback; Hospitals; Medical research; Mortality; Researchers; Stroke; Studies

IntroductionPatients benefit from early and intensive treatment in both acute ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack. Recent audits of acute stroke/transient ischaemic attack care suggest that although standards have improved, current services still fall short of optimal care. The aim of th...