Abstract:Background and Purpose:
The Joint Commission mandates that certified Primary Stroke Centers provide patient education addressing stroke warning signs, use of 911 for access to emergent care, personal risk factors, medications prescribed, and follow-up after discharge. The patient’s retention of this information is imperative for reducing secondary stroke occurrence and morbidity. This study evaluated the Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) patient’s ability to retain the stroke education information provid… Show more
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