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Navigating stroke care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review (preprint)
medrxiv; 2024.
Preprint
in English
| medRxiv | ID: ppzbmed-10.1101.2024.03.19.24304563
ABSTRACT
Background:
Previous viral outbreaks have highlighted implications for the management of complex health conditions. This study delves into the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on stroke care, by examining evidence of shifts in healthcare utilization, the enduring effects on post-stroke recovery, and the overall quality of life experienced by stroke survivors.Methods:
A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Reviews. The search strategy encompassed electronic databases (APA PsycInfo, Embase, Medline, and CINAHL). English language articles published between December 2019 and January 2022 were included, focusing on individuals who experienced a stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data extraction involved identifying study characteristics and significant findings, facilitating a qualitative and narrative synthesis of the gathered evidence.Results:
Seven domain summaries were identified. They all described the aspects of systemic transformations in stroke care during the COVID-19 pandemic (1) patient behavior and awareness; (2) telemedicine and remote care; (3) delays in treatment; (4) impact on healthcare resources; (5) quality of care; (6) changes in stroke severity; and (7) reduction in stroke admissions.Conclusions:
This study underscored the critical need to encourage swift patient response to acute stroke symptoms, by finding new avenues for treatment, mitigating hospital-related infection fears, and advocating for the establishment of centralized stroke centers. These measures are integral to optimizing stroke care delivery and ensuring timely interventions, particularly in the challenging context of a pandemic.
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Preprints
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medRxiv
Main subject:
Stroke
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COVID-19
Language:
English
Year:
2024
Document Type:
Preprint
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