Acute Suspected Stroke Clinical Pathway Use in Tasmanian Emergency Departments: A Retrospective Study

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the use of the suspected acute stroke pathway in Tasmanian emergency departments and its impact on care.
• Retrospective analysis of patient data from four emergency departments in Tasmania.
• Comparison of pathway use across different emergency departments.
• Evaluation of adherence to evidence-based guidelines and care timeliness.
• Variation in the use of the acute stroke pathway across the four emergency departments.
• Higher adherence to evidence-based guidelines was associated with pathway use.
• Improved timeliness of care was observed when the pathway was implemented.

Abstract