SSNAP/KCL #strokeaudit findings in JAHA: Despite better 1‐year survival, women were less likely to receive timely stroke care and had worse functional outcomes, highlighting the need for more equitable, sex‐sensitive care strategies. doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
📢 Missed the launch of the Irish National Audit of Stroke National Report 2023 yesterday?
The recording is now available. Watch the latest insights on stroke care in Ireland, key findings, and areas for improvement.
🎥 Watch here: vimeo.com/noca/inas2023
#StrokeAudit #ClinicalAudit #QI
Prof. Hanne Christensen, Chair of the Action Plan for Stroke in Europe, presents stroke care trends 🌍
📊 Data shows major variation in stroke unit access, thrombolysis, thrombectomy & rehab. Ireland is one of the few countries with follow-up as an integrated part of the care pathway. #StrokeAudit
Our final QI project presentation is from Rachael Dooley, cANP in Stroke, Mater Hospital. She shares the Mater Stroke Service FAST QI Project.
By optimising ED pathways, the team reduced door-to-CT from 26 to 14 minutes and door-to-thrombolysis from 50 to 36 minutes. #StrokeAudit
Anne Marie Grogan, Senior Dietitian at OLOL Drogheda, presents a QI project - 'Introducing nasogastric tube retention device in acute stroke patients: a pilot'.
✅ Fewer NG placements & X-rays
✅ Better nutrition access
✅ Less patient discomfort & lower staff costs #StrokeAudit
Sinead Gallagher, Regional Hospital Mullingar, presents the stroke swallow screening QI project
The stroke team piloted a National QI Project, focusing on a new screening tool, training & continuous audits to improve care for stroke patients. Increased screening rates from 25% to 73% #StrokeAudit
Elaine Coughlan-Siam, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Portiuncula Hospital, shares the “Building blocks of a “virtual stroke hub” at Portiuncula University Hospital”
✅ Ensuring all stroke patients get a pharmacist review for medication compliance, education & discharge communication. #StrokeAudit
Professor Joe Harbison, Clinical Lead, Irish National Audit of Stroke presents the key findings from the report now. 🔗Read the report here: noca.ie/documents/ir...
⬆️ 8% increase in stroke admissions recorded between 2022 and 2023, with 6,461 patients admitted with a stroke diagnosis. #StrokeAudit
Irish National Audit of Stroke National Report 2023
Jennifer shares her experience of a stroke at age 46 despite having no significant medical conditions. Her experience highlights the importance of timely stroke treatment. Read Jennifer's story here 👉 a.storyblok.com/f/265949/x/7... #StrokeAudit
⏳ Just a few days to go! The launch of the Irish National Audit of Stroke National Report 2023 takes place Wednesday 19th March. Hear from Prof. Joe Harbison, Prof. Hanne Christensen & other experts on stroke care & quality improvement. Further details here 👉 www.noca.ie/news-events/... #StrokeAudit
📢 Register now for the launch of the Irish National Audit of Stroke National Report 2023
19.03.2025 I 10:00-11:30AM I Webinar
Hear from Prof Joe Harbison, Prof Hanne Christensen, and other expert speakers on stroke care & quality improvement.
Further details noca.ie/news-events/... #StrokeAudit
