Background Rapid and accurate detection of stroke by paramedics or other emergency
clinicians at the time of first contact is crucial for timely initiation of appropriate treatment …

The rate of stroke-related death and disability is four times higher in low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs) than in high-income countries (HICs), yet stroke units exist in only 18% of …

Background Theoretical frameworks and models based on behaviour change theories are
increasingly used in the development of implementation interventions. Development of an …

Limited lower detection ranges associated with traditional immunoassay techniques have
prevented the use of brain-specific proteins as blood biomarkers of stroke in the acute phase …

Purpose To examine referral pathways, clinical demographics, and timeliness of dysphagia
management within an emergency department (ED) setting utilising both ED staff and …

Background Internationally recognised evidence-based guidelines recommend appropriate
triage of patients with stroke in emergency departments (EDs), administration of tissue …

Background: Emergency departments use triage to ensure that patients with the highest
level of acuity receive care quickly and safely. Triage is typically a nursing process that is …

Background Presentation by ambulance to the emergency department is critical for stroke
patients to receive time dependent treatments. However, little is known of the factors that …

Introduction There is little evidence about the factors related to the detection of neurological
deterioration by nurses. We examined the related factors and therapeutic outcomes of …

Introduction Conscious state assessment is important for the triage of emergency patients. In
this study, we measured the association between ambulance patients' conscious state and …