Do integrated stroke services impact on the ‘cost’ of stroke?

Quinn, T.J. (2011) Do integrated stroke services impact on the ‘cost’ of stroke? Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 11(2), pp. 147-150. (doi: 10.1586/erp.11.7)

Abstract

The clinical efficacy of specialist stroke care is proven; however, corresponding economic analyses are limited. Baeten and colleagues present an analysis of the effects of an integrated stroke service and report cost-effectiveness compared with usual care. Improving efficiency of the stroke survivor's journey is an attractive intervention and this article is a welcome addition to the emerging literature on the subject. Overall, data on integrated services are encouraging, but not definitive. The article highlights the challenges of performing longer-term economic analysis in stroke care and highlights certain deficiencies in our current understanding of the economics of post-acute stroke care.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Quinn, Professor Terry
• Authors: Quinn, T.J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
• Journal Name: Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
• ISSN: 1473-7167