Stroke coordinators perceived roles, responsibilities, & resources: Florida Stroke Registry insights

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Healthcare Management
• Quality Improvement

Background:

• Stroke care optimization is vital for patient outcomes.
• Stroke coordinators lead teams, educate stakeholders, and drive quality initiatives.
• Understanding coordinator roles and satisfaction is key to enhancing stroke programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the responsibilities, roles, resources, and job satisfaction of stroke coordinators in Florida.
• To identify factors influencing these aspects across different stroke center types and sizes.

Main Methods:

• A 20-item survey on stroke coordinator roles and responsibilities was administered to Florida hospitals.
• Data collected included center characteristics, coordinator experience, duties, resources, training, and compensation satisfaction.
• Statistical analysis (Chi-square test) examined variations by center type, size, and experience.

Main Results:

• 55 stroke coordinators responded (37% response rate) from various stroke centers.
• Experienced coordinators (>5 years) were more prevalent in larger, comprehensive stroke centers.
• Coordinators reported significant time on chart abstraction, with longer tenure correlating to more duties and fewer resources; 61% were dissatisfied with training and compensation.

Conclusions:

• Stroke coordinators encounter substantial challenges in workload, role fulfillment, and resource availability.
• Dissatisfaction with training and compensation is prevalent, necessitating organizational attention.
• Addressing these concerns is essential for stabilizing the stroke coordinator role and improving stroke program quality.