Action Plan for Stroke in Europe 2018-2030

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Public Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Previous European consensus meetings in 1995 and 2006 informed stroke care development.
• The European Stroke Organisation (ESO) and Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) collaborated on a new action plan.
• The European Stroke Action Plan (ESAP) builds on prior initiatives to guide stroke care advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a comprehensive roadmap for stroke prevention and care in Europe from 2018 to 2030.
• To identify key targets and research priorities across seven critical domains of stroke management.
• To set overarching goals for reducing stroke burden and improving patient outcomes continent-wide.

Main Methods:

• A working group developed the ESAP document, incorporating public comments.
• A workshop in Munich finalized the plan.
• The plan reviewed scientific evidence and current service delivery.

Main Results:

• Four overarching targets for 2030 were identified, including a 10% reduction in stroke incidence.
• A goal was set to treat at least 90% of stroke patients in dedicated stroke units.
• 30 specific targets and 72 research priorities were defined across seven domains.

Conclusions:

• The ESAP provides a strategic framework for evidence-based stroke prevention and care implementation until 2030.
• It emphasizes the need for integrated national stroke plans and multisectoral public health interventions.
• The plan aims to significantly improve stroke outcomes and reduce the overall impact of stroke in Europe.