Survey on Acquaintance of Early Symptoms of Stroke Patients

VernacularTitle:患者对脑卒中早期症状知晓情况的调查分析
Author: Junfang HE ; Haixia FENG ; Huixia YAO ; Hongtai CAO ; Yabin LI ; Sou XU ; Jiajia BAI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, symptoms, patients, acquaintance
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(10):974-975
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To understand the awareness of early symptoms of stroke patients in Gansu. Methods 1100 stroke patients in neurology and neurosurgery departments in 10 hospitals of different levels in Gansu in 2010 were surveyed by questionnaire. Results The awareness rate of early symptoms of stroke was generally low in all age groups. Conclusion Stroke patients were lack of awareness of early symptoms in Gansu, we should step up publicity efforts to enable more patients to receive early treatment and reduce morbidity and mortality.