Enhancing stroke care in Ghana: A systematic review of stroke ...
WEBMar 15, 2024 · This systematic review aimed to evaluate the current state of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana. Accurately mapping the stroke care status could enlighten policymakers and stakeholders about resource allocation to maximize stroke care and mitigate limitation in the current health system. Overall, the …
Prevalence and correlates of stroke among older adults in Ghana ...
WEBMar 13, 2019 · This study examined the prevalence and correlates of stroke in Ghana, among people aged 50 years and above. The results suggest that interventions to reduce stroke prevalence and impact must be developed alongside interventions for hypertension, diabetes and sociodemographic/economic factors such as …
Prevalence and correlates of stroke among older adults in Ghana …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · This study examines the prevalence and correlates of stroke among older adults in Ghana. This cross-sectional study retrieved data from Wave 1 of the World Health Organization (WHO) Survey on Global Ageing and …
Stroke in Africa: profile, progress, prospects and priorities
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Emerging data from Kumasi, Ghana, indicate higher numbers of stroke admissions and stroke mortality in January–June 2020 than in January–June 2019, suggesting a link between stroke risk and...
Quality of acute ischemic stroke care at a tertiary Hospital in Ghana
WEBJan 17, 2022 · In Ghana, the trends in stroke admissions and mortality has been gradually increasing over the last 30 years with a 28-day mortality rate as high as 41% in the central part of Ghana, a worrying phenomenon which require aggressive risk modification and improvement in the quality of acute stroke care [ 4 ].
Long-term determinants of death after stroke in Ghana ... - PubMed
WEBStroke severity is the key predictor of long-term mortality after an index stroke in Ghana, regardless of the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism. Instituting acute stroke systems of care to facilitate timely reperfusion efforts may greatly improve long term survival outcomes after stroke in SSA.
Developing stroke care services in west Africa - The Lancet
WEBKBTH has become a beacon in Ghana for stroke care, disseminating knowledge and skills to other hospitals in the country.
(PDF) Current Stroke Burden in Ghana: A Comprehensive
WEBDec 2, 2021 · Methods: Between November 2015 and February 2016, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of 200 consecutive stroke survivors attending a neurology clinic in a tertiary medical center in Ghana.
Profile and health-related quality of life of Ghanaian stroke survivors
WEBOct 8, 2014 · Stroke is a leading cause of mortality with a major effect on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). There are no previous studies exploring HRQoL among stroke survivors in Ghana, despite the increasing public health significance of the disease in …
Long-term determinants of death after stroke in Ghana: Analysis …
WEBMar 5, 2022 · Stroke severity is the key predictor of long-term mortality after an index stroke in Ghana, regardless of the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism. Instituting acute stroke systems of care to facilitate timely reperfusion efforts may greatly improve long term survival outcomes after stroke in SSA.
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