A Qualitative Study of Delays in Hospital Admission in Patient With Acute Stroke

To identify the circumstance during decision making processes to seek medical help in patients with symptoms of acute ischemic stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Ischemic Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Ischemic Stroke Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

patients with confirmed acute ischemic stroke by brain image and were able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.

Exclusion criteria

patients who had cerebral hemorrhage, aphasia, cognitive dysfunction or severe stroke with unstable vital sign.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Other

Collaborators

Fu Jen Catholic University

Registry information

Official study title

Decision Making Process in Patients With Symptoms of Acute Ischemic Stroke Why do They Delay in Seeking Medical Help? A Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Jun 10, 2008
Registry last updated: Jun 10, 2008

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