Abstract
Evidence defining high-quality stroke care has improved dramatically in the past 20 years; however, the gap between evidence and practice persists in stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.1 Although clinical trials have been instrumental in advancing the science supporting evidence- based guidelines, research is needed to identify gaps and factors contributing to gaps in care and outcomes and to develop strategies that promote uptake of evidence-based treatment and services for stroke patients. This article discusses health services research (HSR) as a multidisciplinary field encompassing outcomes research, implementation science, and financial evaluations that can address critical evidence, practice and policy gaps in stroke care.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E121-E124 |
Journal | Stroke |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019 American Heart Association, Inc.
Keywords
- caregivers
- health behavior
- health services research
- patients
- population health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing