Teleneurology to Improve Stroke Care in Rural Areas

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Abstract

Teleconsultation using a videoconference system seems to be a feasible and promising method to improve stroke care in rural areas where management in a stroke unit is hindered by long transportation distances.

Topics & Keywords

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 34, Issue 12, pp. 2951-2956

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.0000099125.30731.97

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