Characteristics of non-recruited and recruited stroke patients, and those included in the analyses
| Characteristic | Non-recruited population | Recruited population | Included population* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (n) | 253 | 247 | 208 |
| Age (mean±SD) | 74±15 years | 71±15 years | 71±15 years |
| Gender (% female) | 126 (50) | 111 (45) | 95 (46) |
| Ethnicity | |||
| White (%) | 200 (79) | 202 (82) | 170 (82) |
| South Asian (%) | 32 (13) | 22 (9) | 16 (8) |
| Black (%) | 7 (3) | 7 (3) | 7 (3) |
| Other (%) | 4 (1) | 3 (1) | 3 (1) |
| Not stated (%) | 10 (4) | 13 (5) | 12 (6) |
| Median time in hospital (IQR) | 9 (5.20) days | 8 (4.17) days | 7 (4.16) days |
| Died in hospital (% of sample population) | 51 (20) | 17 (7) | 12 (6) |
*Recruited population that was included in the analysis (39 recruited patients were excluded because they did not follow acute care pathway, had a stroke while in hospital, withdrew or were lost to follow-up).