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Nicolas Völkel, Gordian J Hubert, Roman L Haberl

    Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
    |February 22, 2017
    PubMed
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    TeleStroke networks, like TEMPiS, improve acute stroke care in rural areas. This telemedicine approach ensures effective thrombolysis and better patient outcomes where stroke units are otherwise unavailable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Telemedicine
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide.
    • Standard Stroke Unit care improves prognosis but is challenging to implement in rural areas.
    • Telemedicine offers a solution to extend specialized stroke care to underserved regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Telemedical Project for integrated Stroke Care (TEMPiS) network.
    • To assess the feasibility of implementing TeleStroke Units in rural areas.
    • To demonstrate improved stroke outcomes through telemedicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Established a TeleStroke network (TEMPiS) in Southeast Bavaria, Germany, from 2003-2005.
    • Implemented standardized stroke wards, procedures (SOPs), training, and quality management.

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  • Provided 24/7 teleconsultation availability for acute stroke care.

    • Main Results:

    • TEMPiS demonstrated effectiveness in providing safe and extended thrombolysis.
    • The network successfully improved stroke outcomes in a rural setting.
    • Key features included hospital stroke wards, SOPs, training, quality management, and 24/7 teleconsultations.

    Conclusions:

    • TeleStroke Units are a viable solution for delivering high-quality acute stroke care in rural regions.
    • The TEMPiS model successfully overcame barriers to implementing standard Stroke Units.
    • Telemedicine-supported stroke care should be considered where standard Stroke Units are not feasible.