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A Model for Management of Patients with Stroke During the Acute Phase Outcome and Economic Implications
Stroke 24:1823-1827, Odderson,I.R.&McKenna,B.S., 1993
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Article Abstract
Outcomes for 121 patients during the first year of pathway implementation are reported.The average length of stay on the acute service decreased from 10.9 days to 7.3 days(P<.05),reducing the charges per patient by 14. 6%.Complications in the form of urinary tract infections and aspiration pneumonia rates decreased by 63.2%(P<.05)and 38.7%,respectively.We conclude that the implementation of a clinical pathway for patients with acute,nonhemorrhagic stroke resulted in a significant reduction in length of stay,charges,and complications while improving the quality of care.
 
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