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Comprehensive and Structured 3-month Stroke Follow-up Using the Post-stroke Checklist (The Struct-FU study): A
Teresa Ullberg1, Kristina Månsson1, Ida Berhin1
1Stroke policy and quality register research group, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Neurology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
Summary
Most stroke survivors experience multiple health problems, necessitating comprehensive follow-up care. The Post-stroke Checklist (PSC) effectively identifies these issues and guides multidisciplinary interventions for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Comprehensive post-stroke treatment programs are increasingly recognized for improving patient outcomes.
- However, the full spectrum of stroke-related health issues and the required interventions remain incompletely understood.
- The Struct-FU study investigates a detailed stroke follow-up model to address this knowledge gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of a comprehensive stroke follow-up model.
- To systematically map stroke-related health and social problems using a modified Post-stroke Checklist (PSC).
- To document the subsequent multidisciplinary interventions prompted by identified problems.
Main Methods:
- Consecutive screening of acute stroke patients at Skåne University Hospital, Sweden (2018-2019).
- Inclusion criteria: patients discharged to their own homes.
- Assessment via semi-structured interviews using a 14-item modified PSC at three months post-stroke to identify problems and interventions.
Main Results:
- 200 patients were included; 165 (82.9%) completed the 3-month follow-up.
- A high prevalence of stroke-related problems was observed, with 92.7% of patients reporting issues (median of 3 per patient).
- Younger patients (<=65 years) reported significantly more problems than older patients (>65 years).
- Multidisciplinary interventions were required for 85% of patients, with doctors intervening in 53% and stroke team professionals in 77%.
Conclusions:
- Community-dwelling stroke survivors, particularly those with mild to moderate strokes, face a substantial burden of health-related problems.
- The modified Post-stroke Checklist (PSC) effectively captures the majority of these issues, providing a reliable estimate of the overall health burden.
- The study highlights the critical role of multidisciplinary interventions in addressing the complex needs of stroke survivors.
