General public fails to recognise early symptoms of stroke
The general public does not find it easy to recognise the early signs
of stroke, and people want simple, understandable educational materials
about stroke. This is the finding of a qualitative study by Yoon and
Byles (p 1065) in which 35 participants took part in discussion groups
and answered questionnaires about stroke. For maximum effect,
thrombolytic agents must be given soon after acute ischaemic stroke.
Unless people know they are or might be having a stroke, that
opportunity will be missed.
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- Perceptions of stroke in the general public and patients with stroke: a qualitative study
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