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Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
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Public awareness of stroke symptoms is high, but stroke patients often delay seeking medical help, frequently contacting their GP instead of calling an ambulance. Individuals at risk for stroke are often unaware of their heightened risk.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Prompt hospital admission is crucial for effective early stroke treatment.
  • Delayed admission hinders timely intervention.
  • Public awareness campaigns can improve early admission rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify local targets for educational interventions aimed at improving stroke awareness and reducing admission delays.
  • To assess knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among different population groups.

Main Methods:

  • Questionnaires were administered to four groups: recent stroke/TIA patients, at-risk individuals, the general population, and nurses.
  • Data collected included knowledge of stroke symptoms/risk factors and intended actions during a stroke event.

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Main Results:

  • While public and at-risk groups demonstrated good knowledge of stroke symptoms, only 40% of stroke patients identified their own condition. Median time to seek help was 30 minutes, with 85% not seeking help directly.
  • In 80% of cases, a General Practitioner (GP) was contacted instead of an ambulance.
  • At-risk patients showed limited awareness of their increased risk, and only 7.5% obtained stroke information from healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

  • Despite good general public knowledge of stroke symptoms, stroke patients experience poor access to acute services.
  • Individuals at high risk for stroke often lack awareness of their specific vulnerability.
  • Targeted educational campaigns are needed for at-risk populations, emphasizing stroke recognition and timely access to emergency medical services.