Table 2 Resources and protocols to support evidence-based care and patient processes of care by number of annual stroke admissions
Annual stroke admissions | <50 | 50–99 | 100–199 | ≥200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Organizational survey (N = 188) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Number of hospitals participated | N = 81 | N = 26 | N = 34 | N = 47 |
Median (Q1, Q3) patient admissions with stroke | 12 (5,25) | 67 (53,80) | 142 (115,164) | 326 (250,465) |
Number of self-reported stroke units | 2 (3) | 7 (27) | 20 (59) | 45 (96) |
Ambulance arrangements | 32 (40) | 7 (27) | 11 (32) | 28 (60) |
ED protocols for rapid triage | 41 (51) | 16 (62) | 23 (68) | 41 (87) |
Access on site MRI | 25 (31) | 14 (54) | 30 (88) | 47 (100) |
Offering thrombolysis | 8 (10) | 5 (19) | 14 (41) | 41 (87) |
Assessments rehabilitation | 36 (44) | 18 (69) | 24 (71) | 39 (83) |
Education – staff stroke | 22 (27) | 15 (58) | 24 (71) | 44 (94) |
Clinical audit (N = 108)a | ||||
Number of patient records audited | N = 196 | N = 454 | N = 1,040 | N = 1,858 |
Number of stroke units (self-reported in organizational survey) | 2 | 5 | 18 | 42 |
Treated in a stroke unit: n (%) | 15 (8) | 78 (17) | 504 (49) | 1,477 (80) |