Assessing Stroke Awareness, Preparedness, and Preferred Communication Modalities

Allison, Dana I

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Assessing Stroke Awareness, Preparedness, and Preferred Communication Modalities

Allison, Dana I

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Stroke is currently the fifth leading cause of death and is recognized as one of the most expensive chronic diseases in the United States, generating 30 billion dollars annually in medical costs and lost earnings. In this exploratory research study, we examine patients’ knowledge of stroke features, associated risk factors to enhance communication, and educational practices of for primary care clinicians to enhance patient preparedness and stroke outcomes for patient populations with risk factors for stroke.