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Advancing Pediatric Stroke Readiness: Engaging Healthcare Systems to Optimize Care Delivery
Rachel Pearson1,2, Stuart Fraser3, Lisa Pabst4
1Department of Pediatrics (R.P.), University of California Irvine.
Stroke
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Pediatric stroke care requires improved system-level infrastructure. Case studies show collaboration between pediatric stroke centers and other facilities can enhance timely recognition, diagnosis, and management of acute stroke in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Healthcare Systems Research
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric stroke is rare but devastating, often managed in settings lacking specialized pediatric expertise.
- Gaps persist in timely recognition, diagnosis, and management of acute pediatric stroke despite awareness efforts.
- A lack of system-level infrastructure hinders effective pediatric acute stroke care nationally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine challenges and barriers to national Pediatric Stroke Readiness in the U.S.
- To present case studies of successful pediatric stroke management networks.
- To identify strategies for improving acute stroke care delivery for children across diverse settings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of challenges and barriers to Pediatric Stroke Readiness.
- Presentation of 5 engagement case studies on establishing pediatric stroke networks.
- Emphasis on collaboration between pediatric stroke centers, first responders, community hospitals, and adult stroke centers.
Main Results:
- Case studies demonstrate successful implementation of systems of care for pediatric stroke.
- Collaboration models improve the delivery of acute stroke care for children.
- Identified strategies and resources for future research and quality improvement.
Conclusions:
- System-level infrastructure is crucial for Pediatric Stroke Readiness.
- Collaborative networks involving diverse healthcare settings enhance pediatric stroke management.
- Case studies offer valuable insights and resources for developing pediatric stroke care initiatives.
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