Applying the World Stroke Organization roadmap in planning a model for stroke service implementation in Matrouh Governorate-Egypt : a World Stroke Organization young future stroke leaders’ analytical study
(2023) In Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery 59(1).- Abstract
Background: The global incidence of stroke is on the rise, primarily due to an increase in the aging population and the prevalence of vascular risk factors among the elderly. However, stroke is a treatable condition if promptly recognized and managed effectively. To optimize stroke management, it is crucial to establish a well-prepared infrastructure comprising adequately trained physicians working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Equipped stroke units, easily accessible emergency medical services with a stroke code, and interconnected telestroke networks, further enhance stroke care delivery. Along with the current study, conducted by a task force from the World Stroke Organization’s Future Stroke Leaders Program, an... (More)
Background: The global incidence of stroke is on the rise, primarily due to an increase in the aging population and the prevalence of vascular risk factors among the elderly. However, stroke is a treatable condition if promptly recognized and managed effectively. To optimize stroke management, it is crucial to establish a well-prepared infrastructure comprising adequately trained physicians working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Equipped stroke units, easily accessible emergency medical services with a stroke code, and interconnected telestroke networks, further enhance stroke care delivery. Along with the current study, conducted by a task force from the World Stroke Organization’s Future Stroke Leaders Program, an assessment of the stroke infrastructure within Matrouh governorate in Egypt for stepwise implementation of stroke services, based on the World Stroke Organization’s stroke roadmap took place. The study consisted of two levels: Level One involved analyzing existing gaps that may impede the implementation of stroke services, while Level Two proposed strategies to address these gaps using a problem-solving approach. Results: The study identified the Matrouh governorate as a suitable region for stroke service implementation. The region exhibits a blend of urban and rural areas and is geographically distant from major healthcare centers. Matrouh also possesses a diverse population, subject to seasonal variations. Currently, it offers a mix of minimum and essential stroke services, which can be expanded and improved through a step-by-step approach guided by the World Stroke Organization’s stroke roadmap. Conclusions: Mapping stroke infrastructures allows for the identification of potential gaps to optimize the potential for implementation of stroke services.
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- Roushdy, Tamer ; Alet, Matías J. ; Lotlikar, Radhika ; Ramage, Emily ; Ullberg, Teresa LU ; Mosconi, Maria Giulia and Li, Linxin
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- 2023-12
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- Future Stroke Leaders, Matrouh, Stroke implementation, World Stroke Organization roadmap
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- Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery
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- 59
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- 1
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- 150
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- Springer Nature
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- scopus:85176309549
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- 1110-1083
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- 10.1186/s41983-023-00753-0
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- English
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abstract = {{<p>Background: The global incidence of stroke is on the rise, primarily due to an increase in the aging population and the prevalence of vascular risk factors among the elderly. However, stroke is a treatable condition if promptly recognized and managed effectively. To optimize stroke management, it is crucial to establish a well-prepared infrastructure comprising adequately trained physicians working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Equipped stroke units, easily accessible emergency medical services with a stroke code, and interconnected telestroke networks, further enhance stroke care delivery. Along with the current study, conducted by a task force from the World Stroke Organization’s Future Stroke Leaders Program, an assessment of the stroke infrastructure within Matrouh governorate in Egypt for stepwise implementation of stroke services, based on the World Stroke Organization’s stroke roadmap took place. The study consisted of two levels: Level One involved analyzing existing gaps that may impede the implementation of stroke services, while Level Two proposed strategies to address these gaps using a problem-solving approach. Results: The study identified the Matrouh governorate as a suitable region for stroke service implementation. The region exhibits a blend of urban and rural areas and is geographically distant from major healthcare centers. Matrouh also possesses a diverse population, subject to seasonal variations. Currently, it offers a mix of minimum and essential stroke services, which can be expanded and improved through a step-by-step approach guided by the World Stroke Organization’s stroke roadmap. Conclusions: Mapping stroke infrastructures allows for the identification of potential gaps to optimize the potential for implementation of stroke services.</p>}},
author = {{Roushdy, Tamer and Alet, Matías J. and Lotlikar, Radhika and Ramage, Emily and Ullberg, Teresa and Mosconi, Maria Giulia and Li, Linxin}},
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series = {{Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery}},
title = {{Applying the World Stroke Organization roadmap in planning a model for stroke service implementation in Matrouh Governorate-Egypt : a World Stroke Organization young future stroke leaders’ analytical study}},
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