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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

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This study, Precision in Stroke Care: A Novel Model for Predicting Functional Independence in Urgent Carotid Intervention Patients, is now available in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Stroke care presents distinct challenges that require swift action and informed decisions. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

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Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Navigating Post-Stroke Recovery at Home: One Patient's Experience A ”mildly impaired” stroke patient with atrial fibrillation who was discharged reported, “I knew my local pharmacist, and they knew my prescriptions.

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Abstract NS8: Enhancing Post-Stroke Care: Implementing the Transitional Care Model

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.

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Abstract WMP82: Stroke Transitional Care Model: An Advanced Practice Provider Led Initiative

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.

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Abstract WMP44: Post Acute Care at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Maximizes 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Cluster Analysis of Health System and Statewide Data

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP44-AWMP44, February 1, 2025. Background:The post-acute journey for stroke patients is highly variable. Clinical information on a matched sub-population was linked from the EMR of a 7-hospital certified stroke health system. high HT: 300 days) in both the statewide (16.2%

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Abstract WP109: Framework for Evaluating Sequential Patterns in Post-Acute Transitions of Care Among Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivors: Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries in the State of Texas

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP109-AWP109, February 1, 2024. Background:Utilizing medical claims derived information, we evaluated temporal trends in post-acute care utilization pathways among patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods:Data and 82.3% (Panel D).Conclusion:Post

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Abstract 280: Risk Factors in 90day Ischemic Stroke Readmissions

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. Study Population includes all patients with an ischemic stroke inpatient admission in 2018 and were continuously enrolled with Medicare FFS for 1 year prior to and following their initial 2018 stroke admission.