Table 3 The organized care indicators set
Indicator | Measure | Criterion met/expected change | Source, Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Use of organized care | OCI | Differences in rates | Saposnik G, 2007 |
Admission to stroke unit | (%) | 100% | NHS QIS (CSBS 2002) Clinical Standards, 2004; CHD/Stroke Task Force Report, 2001; SIGN 13, 1997; SIGN 64, 2002 |
Stay in stroke unit within 24 hours after admission and until the end of in-hospital rehabilitation | (%) | 70% | Â |
Use of case managers (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses specialized in stroke care) | (%) | Given to all the patients | RCP IWP/S, 2000; SIGN 64, 2002 |
Use of stroke team | (%) | Given to all the patients | CHD/Stroke Task Force, 2001; SIGN 64, 2002 |
Assessment for rehabilitation needs by a member of the stroke team within 48 hours after admission | (%) | Given to all the patients | Brown M, 2000 |
Patients' needs assessment and planning rate for post-discharge services | (%) | Given to all the patients | RCPE, Consensus Panel, Nov 2000; NHS QIS Clinical Standards, 2004 |
Follow-up rate within 3 months after discharge (by specialist/stroke team) | (%) | Given to all the patients | Â |