Among the high prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases nowadays, acute ischemic stroke
stands out, representing a significant worldwide health issue with important socio-economic …

Stroke is the second largest cause of disability-adjusted life-years lost worldwide. The
prevalence of stroke in women is predicted to rise rapidly, owing to the increasing average …

Background Statistical numeracy is essential for understanding health-related risks and
making informed medical decisions. However, this concept has not been investigated with …

For the most part, stroke is a disease of old age. With the predicted increase in the aged
population and longer life expectancies, the number and proportion of people living with …

Background: There is a pressing need to contribute evidence to the improvement in the early
identification of signs and symptoms associated with strokes, and address the treatment …

Before discussing the possibility of integrating serious games into conventional treatment of
pathologies, it is important to differentiate the kind of approaches that can be used. The …

Background Lifestyle diseases and cardiovascular complications are dramatically
increasing, but little is known about the impact of educational level and health behaviour in …

Stroke is characterized by high morbidity, high mortality and high disability rate, which is a
major health problem worldwide. However, most community-based studies report a lack of …

Objective: to identify in the scientific literature the educational technologies used in the
health education process related to stroke. Method: integrative review, whose eligibility …

Background Recent advances in treatment for stroke give new possibilities for optimizing
outcomes. To deliver these prehospital care needs to become more efficient. Aim To …