RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06094478

Hospital Implementation of a Stroke Protocol for Emergency Evaluation and Disposition

Implementation of a Stroke Protocol for Emergency Evaluation and Disposition

Sponsor

University of Chicago

Enrollment

900 participants

Start Date

Oct 17, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke, Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke, Acute

Summary

Most stroke patients are initially evaluated at the closest hospital but some need to be transferred to a hospital that can provide more advanced care. The "Door-In-Door-Out" (DIDO) process at the first hospital can take time making transferred patients no longer able to get the advanced treatments. This study will help hospitals across the US "stand up" new ways to evaluate stroke patients, decide who needs to be transferred, and transfer them quickly for advanced treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called HI-SPEED Protocol for people with hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, acute, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 8 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHI-SPEED Protocol

The HI-SPEED Protocol or Bundle consists of 7 components including 1) stroke screening scales, 2) imaging pathways, 3) telestroke operations, 4) a best practice alert, 5) stroke team communication tool, 6) door-to-needle (thrombolysis) treatment pathway, and 7) a standardized hand-off tool. This protocol will be implemented at each participating health system in clusters of 2 health systems.