Association of Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries With Ischemic Stroke
Author(s) -
Sarah Song,
Gregg C. Fonarow,
DaiWai M. Olson,
Li Liang,
Phillip J. Schulte,
Adrian F. Hernandez,
Eric D. Peterson,
Mathew J. Reeves,
Eric E. Smith,
Lee H. Schwamm,
Jeffrey L. Saver
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.115.011874
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , acute stroke , emergency medicine , acute care , health care , intensive care medicine , nursing , emergency department , mechanical engineering , engineering , economics , economic growth
Get With The Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke is a national, hospital-based quality improvement program developed by the American Heart Association. Although studies have suggested improved processes of care in GWTG-Stroke-participating hospitals, it is not known whether this improved care translates into improved clinical outcomes compared with nonparticipating hospitals.
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