2020
Trends in Telestroke Care Delivery
Sharma R, Zachrison KS, Viswanathan A, Matiello M, Estrada J, Anderson CD, Etherton M, Silverman S, Rost NS, Feske SK, Schwamm LH. Trends in Telestroke Care Delivery. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2020, 13: e005903. PMID: 32126805, PMCID: PMC7374496, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.119.005903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcademic Medical CentersAgedAged, 80 and overCooperative BehaviorDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsHumansInterdisciplinary CommunicationMaleMiddle AgedNew EnglandOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareProgram EvaluationProof of Concept StudyRemote ConsultationRetrospective StudiesStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeWorkflow
2019
A Network Approach to Stroke Systems of Care
Zachrison K, Dhand A, Schwamm L, Onnela J. A Network Approach to Stroke Systems of Care. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2019, 12: e005526. PMID: 31405293, PMCID: PMC6822608, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.119.005526.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Evidence-Based Performance Measures and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Wang Y, Li Z, Zhao X, Liu L, Wang C, Wang C, Peterson E, Schwamm L, Fonarow G, Smith S, Bettger J, Wang D, Li H, Xian Y, Wang Y. Evidence-Based Performance Measures and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2018, 11: e001968. PMID: 30557048, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.115.001968.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBrain IschemiaChinaClinical CompetenceDisability EvaluationEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsGuideline AdherenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Prospective StudiesQuality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareRecovery of FunctionRegistriesRisk FactorsSmoking CessationStrokeStroke RehabilitationThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTreatment OutcomeConceptsAcute ischemic strokeIschemic strokeOptimal complianceStroke careChina National Stroke RegistryEvidence-based performance measuresMultivariable Cox modelNational Stroke RegistryFavorable functional outcomeProspective cohort studyEvidence-based guidelinesRoutine clinical practiceCause of deathIntravenous tPAStroke recurrenceStroke RegistryCohort studyNationwide registryClinical outcomesFunctional outcomeCare measuresImproved outcomesHospital measuresCox modelClinical practiceParticipation in Get With the Guidelines–Stroke and Its Association With Quality of Care for Stroke
Howard G, Schwamm LH, Donnelly JP, Howard VJ, Jasne A, Smith EE, Rhodes JD, Kissela BM, Fonarow GC, Kleindorfer DO, Albright KC. Participation in Get With the Guidelines–Stroke and Its Association With Quality of Care for Stroke. JAMA Neurology 2018, 75: 1331-1337. PMID: 30083763, PMCID: PMC6248106, DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.2101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospitalizationHospitalsHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareQuality ImprovementQuality of Health CareStrokeConceptsTissue plasminogen activatorIschemic strokeQuality of careGuidelines-StrokeGWTG-StrokeMean ageNonparticipating hospitalsCare measuresRisk factorsPopulation-based cohort studyPlasminogen activatorLipid profile assessmentParticipants 45 yearsStroke risk factorsQuality Improvement ProgramEvidence-based interventionsExercise counselingNeurologist evaluationAntithrombotic therapyCohort studyAntithrombotic useStroke careMAIN OUTCOMELipid evaluationHospitalEffect of a Multifaceted Quality Improvement Intervention on Hospital Personnel Adherence to Performance Measures in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke in China: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Wang Y, Li Z, Zhao X, Wang C, Wang X, Wang D, Liang L, Liu L, Wang C, Li H, Shen H, Bettger J, Pan Y, Jiang Y, Yang X, Zhang C, Han X, Meng X, Yang X, Kang H, Yuan W, Fonarow G, Peterson E, Schwamm L, Xian Y, Wang Y. Effect of a Multifaceted Quality Improvement Intervention on Hospital Personnel Adherence to Performance Measures in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke in China: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2018, 320: 245-254. PMID: 29959443, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.8802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBrain IschemiaChinaEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospital MortalityHospitals, PublicHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePersonnel, HospitalQuality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareSecondary PreventionStrokeConceptsMultifaceted quality improvement interventionAcute ischemic strokeQuality improvement interventionsEvidence-based performance measuresIschemic strokeImprovement interventionsControl groupUsual careClinical trialsIntervention groupEvidence-based stroke careCluster-randomized clinical trialClinical vascular eventsCo-primary outcomesLong-term outcomesHospital mortalityStroke RegistryVascular eventsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeStroke careCare protocolsClinical pathwayMAIN OUTCOMEPatientsComparison of Acute Ischemic Stroke Care and Outcomes Between Comprehensive Stroke Centers and Primary Stroke Centers in the United States
Man S, Zhao X, Uchino K, Hussain M, Smith E, Bhatt D, Xian Y, Schwamm L, Shah S, Khan Y, Fonarow G. Comparison of Acute Ischemic Stroke Care and Outcomes Between Comprehensive Stroke Centers and Primary Stroke Centers in the United States. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2018, 11: e004512. PMID: 29794035, PMCID: PMC5978771, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.117.004512.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaCertificationComprehensive Health CareDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedEmergency Service, HospitalEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital MortalityHospitalsHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient AdmissionPatient TransferQuality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareRecovery of FunctionRegistriesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsPrimary stroke centerEmergency department admissionsStroke center certificationAcute ischemic strokeIschemic stroke careStroke centersStroke careDepartment admissionsHospital mortalityHospital outcomesIntravenous tPAIschemic strokeCenter certificationTPA timeComprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) certificationAcute ischemic stroke careMultivariable logistic regression modelAcute reperfusion therapyAcute stroke triageBrain Attack CoalitionDefect-free careComprehensive stroke centerOverall care qualityLogistic regression modelsGuidelines-StrokeAbsence of July Phenomenon in Acute Ischemic Stroke Care Quality and Outcomes
Gonzalez‐Castellon M, Ju C, Xian Y, Hernandez A, Fonarow G, Schwamm L, Smith E, Bhatt D, Reeves M, Willey J. Absence of July Phenomenon in Acute Ischemic Stroke Care Quality and Outcomes. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e007685. PMID: 29386207, PMCID: PMC5850252, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.007685.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaClinical CompetenceFemaleHealth StatusHospitals, TeachingHumansInternship and ResidencyMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient AdmissionPatient DischargePersonnel Staffing and SchedulingQuality Indicators, Health CareRegistriesStrokeTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsGuidelines-Stroke programProportion of patientsAcute ischemic strokeIschemic strokeJuly phenomenonHospital outcomesAcute ischemic stroke care qualityMultivariable logistic regression modelCare qualityDefect-free careStroke care qualityStroke performance measuresSymptomatic intracranial hemorrhageHours of admissionLower care qualityLogistic regression modelsNeedle timeIntracranial hemorrhageMultivariable analysisAdverse outcomesNonteaching hospitalsTomography timePatientsClinical metricsHospital
2017
Delays in Door-to-Needle Times and Their Impact on Treatment Time and Outcomes in Get With The Guidelines-Stroke
Kamal N, Sheng S, Xian Y, Matsouaka R, Hill M, Bhatt D, Saver J, Reeves M, Fonarow G, Schwamm L, Smith E. Delays in Door-to-Needle Times and Their Impact on Treatment Time and Outcomes in Get With The Guidelines-Stroke. Stroke 2017, 48: 946-954. PMID: 28228574, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.015712.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaDelivery of Health CareFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsGuideline AdherenceHospital MortalityHumansIntracranial HemorrhagesMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareOutcome Assessment, Health CareStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorConceptsNeedle timeGuidelines-StrokeAcute ischemic stroke patientsSymptomatic intracranial hemorrhageIschemic stroke patientsQuality Improvement ProgramTissue-type plasminogen activatorAcute comorbiditiesHospital mortalityInpatient strokeIntravenous alteplaseLonger doorIndependent ambulationDelay diagnosisIntracranial hemorrhageStroke patientsHospital characteristicsPatient outcomesHigher oddsLower oddsPatientsPlasminogen activatorStroke recognitionHospitalDiagnosis
2016
Temporal Trends in Care and Outcomes of Patients Receiving Fibrinolytic Therapy Compared to Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease (GWTG‐CAD) Registry
Hira R, Bhatt D, Fonarow G, Heidenreich P, Ju C, Virani S, Bozkurt B, Petersen L, Hernandez A, Schwamm L, Eapen Z, Albert M, Liang L, Matsouaka R, Peterson E, Jneid H. Temporal Trends in Care and Outcomes of Patients Receiving Fibrinolytic Therapy Compared to Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease (GWTG‐CAD) Registry. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e004113. PMID: 27792640, PMCID: PMC5121508, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.004113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsGuideline AdherenceHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePercutaneous Coronary InterventionPractice Guidelines as TopicRegistriesST Elevation Myocardial InfarctionThrombolytic TherapyTime-to-TreatmentConceptsPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionST-elevation myocardial infarctionDefect-free careUse of fibrinolysisPercutaneous coronary interventionPCI-capable hospitalsNeedle timeHospital mortalitySTEMI patientsBalloon timeCoronary interventionMedian doorUse of PCIGuidelines-Coronary Artery Disease databaseGuidelines-Coronary Artery Disease registryCoronary Artery Disease registryHospital mortality outcomesOutcomes of patientsMinutes of arrivalPPCI patientsTimely reperfusionReperfusion therapyFibrinolytic therapyMortality outcomesMyocardial infarctionAcute management of stroke patients taking non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants Addressing Real-world Anticoagulant Management Issues in Stroke (ARAMIS) Registry: Design and rationale
Xian Y, Hernandez A, Harding T, Fonarow G, Bhatt D, Suter R, Khan Y, Schwamm L, Peterson E. Acute management of stroke patients taking non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants Addressing Real-world Anticoagulant Management Issues in Stroke (ARAMIS) Registry: Design and rationale. American Heart Journal 2016, 182: 28-35. PMID: 27914497, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2016.07.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAnticoagulantsAntithrombinsAtrial FibrillationCohort StudiesDabigatranEmergency TreatmentFemaleHumansMaleMedication Therapy ManagementOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePyrazolesPyridinesPyridonesQuality ImprovementRegistriesRivaroxabanStrokeThiazolesUnited StatesWarfarinConceptsAcute ischemic strokeAnticoagulation-related intracerebral hemorrhageIntracerebral hemorrhageIschemic strokeStroke patientsOral anticoagulantsAcute ischemic stroke patientsCurrent treatment patternsLongitudinal medication useMulticenter cohort studyAcute stroke patientsIschemic stroke patientsReal-world clinical decisionsChronic anticoagulation therapyPatient-reported outcomesCritical unmet needChronic anticoagulationGuidelines-StrokeStroke prophylaxisAnticoagulation therapyIndex hospitalizationStroke RegistryCohort studyAcute managementMedication useAssociation of Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries With Ischemic Stroke
Song S, Fonarow G, Olson D, Liang L, Schulte P, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Reeves M, Smith E, Schwamm L, Saver J. Association of Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries With Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2016, 47: 1294-1302. PMID: 27079809, PMCID: PMC4975426, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.115.011874.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAmerican Heart AssociationBrain IschemiaFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospitalizationHumansMaleMedicareOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareQuality ImprovementStrokeUnited StatesConceptsAcute ischemic stroke admissionsGWTG-Stroke programIschemic stroke admissionsClinical outcomesStroke admissionsMedicare beneficiariesAcute care US hospitalsHospital-based quality improvement programsGWTG-Stroke hospitalsImproved functional outcomesAmerican Heart AssociationQuality Improvement ProgramGWTG-StrokePostdischarge mortalityAcute strokeIschemic strokeFunctional outcomeHeart AssociationNonparticipating hospitalsStroke hospitalsHospital participationUS hospitalsHospitalPre periodSimilar hospitals
2013
Patterns of Emergency Medical Services Use and Its Association With Timely Stroke Treatment
Ekundayo O, Saver J, Fonarow G, Schwamm L, Xian Y, Zhao X, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Cheng E. Patterns of Emergency Medical Services Use and Its Association With Timely Stroke Treatment. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 262-269. PMID: 23633218, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.113.000089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overChi-Square DistributionEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalEthnicityFemaleGuideline AdherenceHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMinority GroupsOdds RatioOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Education as TopicPractice Guidelines as TopicRegistriesRisk FactorsStrokeTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTransportation of PatientsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsEmergency medical servicesStroke patientsEMS useEmergency medical services useMinority raceHealth Stroke ScoreMedical service useTreatment of strokeTissue-type plasminogen activatorEligible patientsGuidelines-StrokeSevere strokeStroke ScoreHospital arrivalOlder patientsYounger patientsHemorrhagic strokeStroke treatmentMedicare insuranceInsurance statusEMS activationDecreased oddsEMS transportService usePatients
2012
Emergency Medical Service Hospital Prenotification Is Associated With Improved Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Lin C, Peterson E, Smith E, Saver J, Liang L, Xian Y, Olson D, Shah B, Hernandez A, Schwamm L, Fonarow G. Emergency Medical Service Hospital Prenotification Is Associated With Improved Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2012, 5: 514-522. PMID: 22787065, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.112.965210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaCommunicationEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsGuideline AdherenceHealth Services AccessibilityHospitalsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicQuality ImprovementRegistriesStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsAcute ischemic strokeTissue plasminogen activatorNeedle timeEMS prenotificationHospital prenotificationIschemic strokeEligible patientsShorter doorIntravenous tissue plasminogen activatorClustering of patientsShorter symptom onsetQuality of careGuidelines-StrokeTPA useSymptom onsetPotential strokeStroke treatmentPatientsPoisson regressionStrokeTreatment ratesIncoming patientsGreater likelihoodPrenotificationMinutesQuality of Care and Outcomes Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction by Level of Kidney Function at Admission: Report From the Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease Program
Vasaiwala S, Cannon C, Fonarow G, Peacock W, Laskey W, Schwamm L, Liang L, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Rosas S, Bhatt D, Committee and Investigators G. Quality of Care and Outcomes Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction by Level of Kidney Function at Admission: Report From the Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease Program. Clinical Cardiology 2012, 35: 541-547. PMID: 22744797, PMCID: PMC6652568, DOI: 10.1002/clc.22021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCoronary Artery DiseaseFemaleHospital MortalityHospitalizationHumansKidney Function TestsMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareQuality of Health CareRenal Insufficiency, ChronicConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionGuidelines-Coronary Artery Disease programChronic renal insufficiencyRenal insufficiencyGlomerular filtration rateRenal functionInpatient careAMI patientsKidney failureMyocardial infarctionDisease programsAMI performance measuresGuideline-recommended therapiesMild renal insufficiencyModerate renal insufficiencySevere renal dysfunctionNormal renal functionSevere renal insufficiencyAmerican Heart AssociationMultivariable regression analysisQuality of careHospital mortalityRenal dysfunctionPatient characteristicsAdjusted mortalityAge and Gender Differences in Quality of Care and Outcomes for Patients with ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Bangalore S, Fonarow G, Peterson E, Hellkamp A, Hernandez A, Laskey W, Peacock W, Cannon C, Schwamm L, Bhatt D, Committee and Investigators G. Age and Gender Differences in Quality of Care and Outcomes for Patients with ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. The American Journal Of Medicine 2012, 125: 1000-1009. PMID: 22748404, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2011.11.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesFemaleGuideline AdherenceHealthcare DisparitiesHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicPrognosisQuality Indicators, Health CareRegistriesRisk FactorsSex FactorsUnited StatesConceptsST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionElevation myocardial infarctionQuality of careYounger patientsMyocardial infarctionHospital outcomesOlder patientsST-segment elevation myocardial infarction casesGuidelines-Coronary Artery Disease registryTraditional cardiovascular risk factorsCoronary Artery Disease registryCardiovascular risk factorsAmerican Heart AssociationMyocardial infarction casesOlder counterpartsYounger cohortsTime trend analysisHospital mortalityHospital deathHeart AssociationRisk factorsWorse outcomesInfarction casesThrombolytic timeDisease RegistryUse of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Before and After Publication of the European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study III in Get With The Guidelines-Stroke
Messé S, Fonarow G, Smith E, Kaltenbach L, Olson D, Kasner S, Schwamm L. Use of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Before and After Publication of the European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study III in Get With The Guidelines-Stroke. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2012, 5: 321-326. PMID: 22550132, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.111.964064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overEuropeFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsGuideline AdherenceHumansInfusions, IntravenousLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsAcute ischemic strokeEuropean Cooperative Acute Stroke Study (ECASS) IIIECASS IIITreatment of patientsUse of tPAEligible patientsHours of AISProportion of patientsStudy IIITissue-type plasminogen activatorGuidelines-StrokeIschemic strokeMedian doorNeedle timePatientsClinical practiceTreatment ratesPlasminogen activatorSignificant increaseHoursLater time windowAdverse affectsTPATreatmentProportion
2010
Measure for Measure: New Insights Offered and Challenges Encountered in the Efforts to Improve Acute Stroke Care: Comment on “Processes of Care Associated With Acute Stroke Outcomes”
Schwamm L. Measure for Measure: New Insights Offered and Challenges Encountered in the Efforts to Improve Acute Stroke Care: Comment on “Processes of Care Associated With Acute Stroke Outcomes”. JAMA Internal Medicine 2010, 170: 810-812. PMID: 20458089, DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.93.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGuideline AdherenceHumansIschemic Attack, TransientOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareResearch DesignStrokeUnited States
2009
Hospital performance recognition with the Get With The Guidelines Program and mortality for acute myocardial infarction and heart failure
Heidenreich P, Lewis W, LaBresh K, Schwamm L, Fonarow G. Hospital performance recognition with the Get With The Guidelines Program and mortality for acute myocardial infarction and heart failure. American Heart Journal 2009, 158: 546-553. PMID: 19781413, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2009.07.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBenchmarkingGuideline AdherenceHeart FailureHospital MortalityHospitalsHumansMyocardial InfarctionOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionHeart failureMyocardial infarctionProcess of careAdditional adjustmentGuideline programHeart failure mortalityRisk-adjusted mortalityAmerican Heart AssociationAcute myocardial infractionMI mortalityHeart AssociationHospital characteristicsMyocardial infractionLower riskHospitalMortalityMedicaid ServicesCareHigh levelsInfarctionCardiac processesMedicareFailureGWTG
2006
The Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry Initial Results from Four Prototypes
Reeves M, Broderick J, Frankel M, LaBresh K, Schwamm L, Moomaw C, Weiss P, Katzan I, Arora S, Heinrich J, Hickenbottom S, Karp H, Malarcher A, Mensah G, Reeves M. The Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry Initial Results from Four Prototypes. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2006, 31: s202-s209. PMID: 17178304, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2006.08.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBenchmarkingData CollectionFemaleGeorgiaHumansMaleMassachusettsMedical AuditMichiganMiddle AgedOhioOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareProgram EvaluationRegistriesStrokeUnited StatesConceptsRecombinant tissue plasminogen activatorTissue plasminogen activatorStroke admissionsPaul Coverdell National Acute Stroke RegistryNational Acute Stroke RegistryPlasminogen activatorAcute stroke admissionsAcute Stroke RegistrySmoking cessation counselingPercent of patientsTransient ischemic attackAcute stroke careAcute stroke patientsPercent of admissionsHours of onsetIschemic stroke admissionsHealthcare system levelQuality improvement interventionsYears of ageAntithrombotic treatmentIschemic attackLipid testingStroke RegistryEligible subjectsIschemic strokeDesigning a Sustainable National Registry for Stroke Quality Improvement
Schwamm L, Reeves M, Frankel M. Designing a Sustainable National Registry for Stroke Quality Improvement. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2006, 31: s251-s257. PMID: 17178314, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2006.08.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseBenchmarkingCooperative BehaviorData CollectionHealth PromotionHumansMedical Records Systems, ComputerizedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareProgram DevelopmentQuality Indicators, Health CareRegistriesStrokeThrombolytic TherapyUnited StatesConceptsStroke careResource-constrained healthcare environmentsQI programStroke quality improvementNational Stroke RegistryAcute ischemic strokeHospital-based careRate of adherenceConsensus-based guidelinesTargeted quality improvement effortsQuality Improvement OrganizationPublic health departmentsFederal health agenciesQuality improvement effortsStroke RegistryIschemic strokeHealth payersNational registryHealth departmentsHealthcare providersPatient careElectronic data captureQI initiativesHealth agenciesCare