Are EMS bypass policies effective implementation strategies for intravenous alteplase for stroke?

Are EMS bypass policies effective implementation strategies for intravenous alteplase for stroke?

Abstract Background Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the USA. Intravenous alteplase is a highly effective clot-dissolving stroke treatment that must be given in a hospital setting within a time-sensitive window. To increase the use of intravenous altepl...

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Main Authors: Alex H. S. Harris, Nicolas B. Barreto, Amber W. Trickey, Sylvia Bereknyei, Tong Meng, Todd H. Wagner, Prasanthi Govindarajan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Implementation Science Communications
Subjects:
Policy evaluation
Stroke treatment
CFIR
Mixed-methods
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-020-00041-5

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