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*Please note that all sessions in halls Summit 1, Summit 2 & Hall 406 will be live streamed in addition to the onsite presentation
ASK THE SPEAKER
Sessions in Halls 406, Summit 1 and Summit 2 have a Q&A component, through the congress App called “Ask the Speaker”
CAMPAIGNING FOR INCREASED THROMBECTOMY ACCESS AND PROVISION IN ENGLAND
Abstract
Background and Aims
The National Health Service England Long Term Plan (2019) contains a commitment to achieve a 10% rate of thrombectomy by 2022. The current rate for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 2.9%. The Stroke Association will launch a campaign in July 2022 highlighting the slow rate of progress in thrombectomy rollout and push for more action from national and local decision-makers to increase access and provision.
Methods
We are conducting research and gathering insights for our policy and report development, to shape our understanding of key barriers to full thrombectomy roll out. This includes:
- in-depth conversations with interventional neuroradiologists
- speaking to global contacts where thrombectomy rates are higher
- analysing national and local data of thrombectomy rates and trends
- gathering insights about thrombectomy prioritisation and barriers in different localities
- collating the existing policy commitments and guidance
- developing our refreshed thrombectomy policy position
To bring the issue to public and political attention, our tactics include:
- direct national influencing of key decision-makers
- local influencing of regional stakeholders
- a campaigning mass hand raiser (open letter or petition to government) with onward actions
- extensive public relations and communications activity
Results
Our report, to be launched in July 2022, will not only highlight the problem, but also provide examples of innovative solutions and best practice.
Conclusions
We aim to receive feedback that the report is useful for planning and conversations. We want to bring our stakeholders with us on this campaign and we are exploring partnerships for our influencing activity.
THE “PSS: EARLY ID” APPLICATION: INTERACTIVE FEATURES TO ENGAGE PROVIDERS IN EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL OF PATIENTS WITH POST-STROKE SPASTICITY
Abstract
Background and Aims
Early identification and treatment of post-stroke spasticity (PSS) are critical for increasing quality of care, improving function, and avoiding long-term complications. The PSS: Early ID mobile application aims to educate healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the signs of early spasticity.
Methods
The PSS: Early ID mobile application was developed as an innovative educational digital platform from a validated PSS Referral Tool created by global experts in the field of PSS. The application was designed with interactive features to immerse clinicians in the practice of recognizing early signs of PSS to help expedite referral. Target users include physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and nurses.
Results
Interactive features include “My Clinic,” with avatars representing fictional patient cases to review and classify as “urgent referral,” “routine referral,” or “periodic monitoring.” The user can select up to 3 reasons for the chosen referral. Choosing the correct referral pathway earns the user points, with bonus points for appropriate referral reasons or 3 correctly referred cases in a row. “Find out why” provides feedback on incorrect responses, supporting further learning. “My Stats” enables the user to review score statistics. Optional notifications alert the user to new patient cases available in “My Clinic” and periodically rate user confidence in recognizing and referring PSS early.
Conclusions
The easy-to-use PSS: Early ID application may help fill the need for clinician education on early PSS identification by fostering increased awareness and knowledge of the condition, and expertise in timely patient referral.
AWARENESS OF STROKE AMONG PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AT THE TIME OF HOSPITAL ADMISSION- RESULTS FROM A NORTH INDIAN STUDY COHORT
Abstract
Background and Aims
Background- Caregivers awareness is one of the important determinants of stroke associated morbidity & mortality. No systematic study is available in this regard till date.
Aim: Our study was to conduct a questionnaire based assessment of awareness of stroke related issues among primary caregiveers of stroke within 24 hours of hospital admission.
Methods
Methods- It was a hospital based single center cross sectional study. We used a clinician administered prevalidated questionnaire. Only primary caregivers of stroke consenting to the study were included and patients presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage, venous strokes, transient ischemic attacks and stroke mimics were excluded from the study. Patients referred to our institute who were imparted some form of stroke education were also excluded from the study. All patients were assessed within 24 hours of admission into the hospital. The study was performed over 16 months and enrolled 280 participants after written consent.
Results
152 (54.3%) cases were hemorrhagic and 79.6% of the caregivers were male. 63.2% of all the interviewees were children of the patients.
Among 280 caregivers, 50% caregivers had poor knowledge and only 8.2% caregivers had good knowledge.The level of knowledge was best in “post stroke care” section while it was worst in “treatment of stroke” section. Knowledge about BEFAST algorithm for stroke was less than 10%. Male gender, higher education, urban residence and history of CAD in patients were associated with higher awareness.
Conclusions
Despite good socioeconomic status and financial condition, there is very less knowledge regarding stroke related factors in primary caregivers of stroke.