2020
Missing outcome data management in acute stroke trials testing iv thrombolytics. Is there risk of bias?
Fernandez-Ferro J, Schwamm L, Descalzo M, MacIsaac R, Lyden P, Lees K. Missing outcome data management in acute stroke trials testing iv thrombolytics. Is there risk of bias? European Stroke Journal 2020, 5: 148-154. PMID: 32637648, PMCID: PMC7313360, DOI: 10.1177/2396987320905457.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute stroke trialsStroke trialsOdds ratioOutcome dataRankin ScaleNon-thrombolysed patientsRankin Scale 90Ischemic stroke patientsInternational Stroke TrialRisk of biasMultiple imputationLast observationOdds ratio estimatesTreatment odds ratiosStroke patientsClinical trialsOutcome comparisonsPatientsTrials
2017
Improving transitions in acute stroke patients discharged to home: the Michigan stroke transitions trial (MISTT) protocol
Reeves M, Hughes A, Woodward A, Freddolino P, Coursaris C, Swierenga S, Schwamm L, Fritz M. Improving transitions in acute stroke patients discharged to home: the Michigan stroke transitions trial (MISTT) protocol. BMC Neurology 2017, 17: 115. PMID: 28623892, PMCID: PMC5474297, DOI: 10.1186/s12883-017-0895-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute stroke patientsCase management programPatient Activation MeasureStroke patientsCaregiver outcomesTransition trialsRehabilitation facilityAdult acute stroke patientsBakas Caregiving Outcomes ScalePrimary caregiversOutcome 3 monthsPrimary patient outcomePatient's primary caregiverEvidence-based standardsHealth-related challengesUsual careHospital dischargeSuperiority trialEligible participantsOutcome ScaleTrial protocolPatient outcomesStudy interventionMichigan hospitalsOutcome data
2010
Hospital-Level Variation in Mortality and Rehospitalization for Medicare Beneficiaries With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Fonarow G, Smith E, Reeves M, Pan W, Olson D, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Schwamm L. Hospital-Level Variation in Mortality and Rehospitalization for Medicare Beneficiaries With Acute Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2010, 42: 159-166. PMID: 21164109, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.110.601831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemic strokeMedicare beneficiariesReadmission ratesPrimary stroke center designationGuidelines-Stroke hospitalsHospital-level outcomesStroke center designationAcute ischemic strokeCause readmission rateIschemic stroke mortalityHospital-level variationCause of deathRisk-adjusted outcomesHospital-level performanceRisk-adjusted ratesHospital dischargeRehospitalization ratesUnadjusted mortalityHospital admissionMean ageCenter designationStroke mortalityFavorable outcomeAcademic hospitalOutcome data