Description
Book SynopsisBased on reviews carried out by the Stroke Unit Trialists' Collaboration, this text discusses the place of in-patient stroke unit care in the management of stroke patients. It provides an evidence based analysis of the effectiveness of the stroke unit - in terms of reduction of mortality and disability, and resource implications.
Trade Review"This concise book of 136 pages is clearly written and will be of use to all those wishing to reorganise their inpatient stroke service" - SAMJ Forum
Table of ContentsAuthorship.
Contributors.
Foreword by Iain Chalmers.
Preface.
1. The Stroke Unit Story.
2. How Should We Evaluate Our Interventions?.
3. Assembling Evidence About Stoke Units.
4. Effectiveness of Organised (Stroke Unit) Care.
5. Economics of Stroke Unit Care.
6. Implications for Planning Stroke Services.
7. Implications for Future Research.
Appendix: Descriptions of Stroke Unit Care.
Glossary of Terms.
References.
Index.
