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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 134: Use of Large Language Model to Allow Reliable Data Acquisition for International Pediatric Stroke Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A134-A134, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Pediatric stroke research is hindered by lack of funding and relative disease rarity. LLMs may reduce investigator workload and increase the efficiency of observational research for rare, underserved diseases like pediatric stroke in the future.

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Abstract WMP46: Rurality Affects Access to Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke on a Global Scale

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP46-AWMP46, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Global mechanical thrombectomy access (MTA) for large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke is extremely low. Rural patients are less likely to receive initial care at a thrombectomy-capable hospital. 0.86, p<0.001). 0.99, p=0.013).Conclusion:The

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Abstract WP54: Design and Preliminary Results on an Educational Intervention to Foster Stroke Coordinator Engagement, Knowledge, and Job Satisfaction

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP54-AWP54, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke Coordinators (SC) are instrumental in overseeing the development, evaluation, and sustainability of processes that drive the Stroke Care System. Conclusions:Stroke care continues to rapidly evolve, and SC are often untrained for the role.

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Abstract WP102: Impact of National Universal Health Coverage on Access to Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Sub-Analysis of the Mechanical Thrombectomy Global Access for Stroke (MT Glass)- A Mission Thrombectomy Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP102-AWP102, February 1, 2024. Countries with SCI <72 have significantly lower MT access rates, MT center and operator availability, reimbursement facilities, and healthcare spending by GDP (Table in Figure-1B). Background:The WHO’s third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG Target 3.8)

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Telestroke Training: Considerations for Expansion of Vascular Neurology Program Requirements

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 209-218, January 1, 2025. Telemedicine for stroke (Telestroke) has been a key component to efficient, widespread acute stroke care for many years. Some Telestroke practitioners have not had fellowship-level vascular neurology training and many are without training specific to virtual modalities.