RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Toward a more effective approach to stroke: Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 1418
OP 1425
DO 10.1503/cmaj.071253
VO 178
IS 11
A1 Lindsay, Patrice
A1 Bayley, Mark
A1 McDonald, Alison
A1 Graham, Ian D.
A1 Warner, Grace
A1 Phillips, Stephen
YR 2008
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/178/11/1418.abstract
AB Each year more than 50 000 Canadians experience a stroke and more than 300 000 currently live with its effects. Despite the evidence supporting best practices in stroke care, significant gaps in translating this knowledge into action remains in Canada. An interdisciplinary working group of the Canadian Stroke Strategy was formed to develop best-practice recommendations relevant to Canadian health care. The working group used a rigorous process to develop the guidelines, which included reviewing existing stroke recommendations and research literature, and consulting a national interprofessional consensus panel. The Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care consist of 24 recommendations based on the strongest evidence and address topics that span the full continuum of stroke care. Implementation and dissemination of these recommendations is in progress. Bringing about change will require political will and collaboration throughout the health care system.