A Qualitative Study of Delays in Hospital Admission in Patient With Acute Stroke

June 9, 2008 updated by: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Decision Making Process in Patients With Symptoms of Acute Ischemic Stroke Why do They Delay in Seeking Medical Help? A Qualitative Study

To identify the circumstance during decision making processes to seek medical help in patients with symptoms of acute ischemic stroke.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

20 patients admitted to hospital due to acute ischemic stroke and were delayed to receive thrombolytic therapy. Family or caregivers who had involved in the process of decision making were also invited to the interview.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients with confirmed acute ischemic stroke by brain image and were able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who had cerebral hemorrhage, aphasia, cognitive dysfunction or severe stroke with unstable vital sign.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Collaborators

Fu Jen Catholic University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 5, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 9, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

June 10, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 10, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 9, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2006

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 95013

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