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Stroke, Vol 24, 1823-1827, Copyright © 1993 by American Heart Association

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A model for management of patients with stroke during the acute phase. Outcome and economic implications

IR Odderson and BS McKenna
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to develop a clinical pathway for patients with nonhemorrhagic stroke during the acute hospital phase to improve the quality of care and reduce costs. METHODS: The pathway included standard admission orders and a swallow screen on day 1 of hospitalization. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social worker assessments were done on day 2. A physiatry consult was performed on day 3 if indicated, and by day 4 a discharge target date and disposition were addressed. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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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