Journal article
Quality of Acute Care and Long-Term Quality of Life and Survival: The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry
DA Cadilhac, NE Andrew, NA Lannin, S Middleton, CR Levi, HM Dewey, B Grabsch, S Faux, K Hill, R Grimley, A Wong, A Sabet, E Butler, CF Bladin, TR Bates, P Groot, H Castley, GA Donnan, CS Anderson
Stroke | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2017
Abstract
Background and Purpose-Uncertainty exists over whether quality improvement strategies translate into better health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and survival after acute stroke. We aimed to determine the association of best practice recommended interventions and outcomes after stroke. Methods-Data are from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry during 2010 to 2014. Multivariable regression was used to determine associations between 3 interventions: received acute stroke unit (ASU) care and in various combinations with prescribed antihypertensive medication at discharge, provision of a discharge care plan, and outcomes of survival and HRQoL (EuroQoL 5-dimensional questionnaire visual analo..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
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Awarded by NHMRC - Heart Foundation
Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
Funding Acknowledgements
Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR) was supported by grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC: 1034415), Monash University, Queensland Health, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, the Stroke Foundation, Allergan Australia, Ipsen, Boehringer Ingelheim, and consumer donations. The following authors receive Research Fellowship support from the NHMRC: Dr Cadilhac (Career Development [level 2]; 1063761 cofunded by Heart Foundation), Dr Andrew (Early Career: 1072053), Dr Anderson (Senior Principal: 1081356), and Dr Levi (Practitioner: 1043913).