To this end, they investigated the disease course of more than 260,000 patients from 627 hospitals nationwide, which represents an estimated 70% of all stroke cases in Germany. The study shows that in many areas, stroke patients received very good treatment, and that in the international comparison, a similar or even better quality is achieved in Germany. In some areas, the targeted treatment quality is not fully realized -- for example, in the administration of anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation, screening for dysphagia, or the provision of information to patients or their relatives. The authors therefore recommend implementing consistent standards throughout Germany.
Journal Reference:
Wiedmann S, Heuschmann PU, Hillmann S, Busse O, Wieth?lter H, Walter GM, Seidel G, Misselwitz B, Janssen A, Berger K, Burmeister C, Matthis C, Kolominsky-Rabas P, Hermanek P. The quality of acute stroke care—an analysis of evidence-based indicators in 260 000 Patients. Deutsches ?rzteblatt International, December 2014; 111: 759%u201365
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