Table 1 Riksstroke’ s target levels for stroke quality indicators [20]

A

Coverage

Moderate 85 %, high 92 %

B

Follow-up 3 months post-stroke

Moderate 85 %, high 90 %

C

Being treated in stroke unit

Moderate 85 %, high 90 %

D

Non-stop admission to stroke unit or intensive care

Moderate 80 %, high 90 %

E

Swallow test performed

Moderate 90 %, high 95 %

F

Treated with reperfusion

Moderate 10 %, high 15 %

G

Time from arrival to hospital to thrombolysis start

Moderate 60 min., high 40 min.

H

Antithrombotic treatment (regardless of type) at discharge

Moderate 85 %, high 90 %

I

Anticoagulation treatment post embolic brain infarction, <80 years of age

Moderate 55 %, high 70 %

J

Hypertension treatment post-stroke

Moderate 70 %, high 80 %

K

Statin treatment post-brain-infarction

Moderate 65 %, high 75 %

L

Needs for help and support after discharge totally met

Moderate 60 %, high 75 %

M

Follow-up out-patient visit, with physician and/or registered nurse

Moderate 80 %, high 90 %