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What is stroke symptom knowledge?

Ian Mosley1, Marcus Nicol, Geoffrey Donnan

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.

International Journal of Stroke : Official Journal of the International Stroke Society
|March 20, 2013
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Knowing at least two stroke symptoms, such as facial weakness, limb weakness, or speech problems, is linked to recognizing stroke and calling for an ambulance quickly. This improved stroke symptom knowledge can reduce delays in treatment.

Keywords:
public awarenessresponse to symptomsstroke recognitionstroke symptoms

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  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • The definition of public stroke symptom knowledge lacks consensus.
  • Previous measures, like recalling one symptom, did not correlate with timely hospital presentation.
  • Rapid treatment is crucial for effective acute stroke care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define a baseline of community stroke symptom knowledge.
  • To associate this knowledge with recognizing stroke symptoms.
  • To determine if knowledge correlates with immediate ambulance calls and prompt action.

Main Methods:

  • A six-month study in 2004-2005 in Melbourne.
  • Identified stroke patients transported by ambulance.
  • Interviewed the individuals who called the ambulance (callers).

Main Results:

  • 198 stroke patients identified; 150 callers interviewed.
  • Limb weakness (67%), speech problems (57%), and facial weakness (24%) were most reported.
  • Recalling at least two key symptoms (facial, limb, speech weakness) was linked to stroke recognition and ambulance calls.

Conclusions:

  • Knowing at least two stroke symptoms (facial weakness, limb weakness, speech problems) is a suitable measure of stroke knowledge.
  • This knowledge is associated with recognizing stroke and taking appropriate action.
  • Recognizing stroke symptoms and calling an ambulance promptly can reduce prehospital delays and improve treatment access.