Description

Book Synopsis

Based 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 Contents

Authorship.

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.

Stroke Units

    Product form

    A Paperback by Langhorne, Martin Dennis

    £62.96

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £69.95 – you save £6.99 (9%)

    Order before 4pm on Monday for delivery by Wed 2 Dec 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Stroke Units by Langhorne

      Book details

      Publisher BMJ Books
      Published 1 May 1998
      ISBN-13 9780727912114
      978-0727912114
      ISBN-10 0727912119
      Also in:
      Health systems and services Neurology and clinical neurophysiology Rehabilitation

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Based 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 Contents

      Authorship.

      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.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account