2011
Stroke Quality Metrics
Parker C, Schwamm L, Fonarow G, Smith E, Reeves M. Stroke Quality Metrics. Stroke 2011, 43: 155-162. PMID: 21980213, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.111.635011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-centered outcomesQuality of carePublic reportingStroke metricsAcute hospital settingHigh-quality studiesPositive associationQuality improvement activitiesStroke outcomeStroke unitEmbase databasesEligible studiesPatient outcomesHospital settingEligibility criteriaSystematic reviewReported associationsHospital certificationProvider reimbursementOutcomesAssociationLimited associationCareQuality improvementCompliance
2008
Organizing regional stroke systems of care
Park S, Schwamm L. Organizing regional stroke systems of care. Current Opinion In Neurology 2008, 21: 43-55. PMID: 18180651, DOI: 10.1097/wco.0b013e3282f4304d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStroke treatmentStroke systemsHospital-based stroke careMajor public health problemRegional stroke systemAcute stroke treatmentBetter patient outcomesPublic health problemCare delivery modelsContinuous quality improvement activitiesAcute stroke expertiseAir medical transportEmergency medical servicesHealth policy changesQuality improvement activitiesStroke survivalSecondary preventionStroke unitStroke careThrombolytic therapyPrimary preventionStroke expertisePatient outcomesStroke educationHealth problems