Quinn, T.J. , Dawson, J. and Walters, M. (2010) Equality of access to “fast-track” stroke services in an older, socio-economically deprived Scottish population. Scottish Medical Journal, 55(3), pp. 18-21.
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Abstract
Background and Aims. Unequal access to specialist stroke services may contribute to the disproportionate stroke burden in certain populations. We evaluated the relationship between access to TIA services, deprivation and age. Methods. We prospectively recorded referral pattern data on consecutive TIA service patients. Socio-economic deprivation was derived from postcode and census data. Associations were described using Kruskal-Wallis statistics. Results. Of 3,462 patients assessed, there was no association between time to clinic referral or attendance and increasing deprivation or age. Conclusion. Inequality of access to TIA services for older, deprived patients was not evident. However, delay to assessment and prevalence of risk factors was substantial for all patients.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Walters, Professor Matthew and Dawson, Professor Jesse and Quinn, Professor Terry |
Authors: | Quinn, T.J., Dawson, J., and Walters, M. |
Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
Journal Name: | Scottish Medical Journal |
Journal Abbr.: | Scott. Med. J. |
ISSN: | 0036-9330 |
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