Abstract Background and Purpose— Early identification of stroke patients in need of rehabilitation or long-term nursing facility (NF) care may promote more efficient use of health care resources and ...

These geographically defined units are staffed by physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation personnel skilled in the care of stroke patients.

Thorough neurological assessment of patients experiencing acute stroke is critical for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care throughout hospitalization. Published guidelines for the early ...

The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is accepted as the definitive clinical examination to assess stroke severity. This project examined barriers to implementation and NIHSS use by ...