Objectives To examine the experiences of health care professionals discussing sexual
wellbeing with patients who have had a stroke. Design In-depth qualitative interview study …

Study objective We examine acute stroke patients' decisions and delays en route to the
hospital after onset of symptoms. Methods This was a qualitative study carried out in the …

Background Hospital prealerting in acute stroke improves the timeliness of subsequent
treatment, but little is known about the impact of prehospital assessments on in-hospital …

In this article we discuss some methodological and ethical challenges we faced when
conducting a couple-based study on men's role in contraceptive switching, and how we …

Background and Purpose—Thrombolysis in acute stroke is effective up to 4.5 hours after
symptom onset but relies on early recognition, prompt arrival in hospital, and timely brain …

Background Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Timely recognition and
referral are essential for treatment. Aim To examine the ability of receptionists in general …

Background Thrombolysis can significantly reduce the burden of stroke but the time window
for safe and effective treatment is short. In patients travelling to hospital via ambulance, the …

Background As the first point of contact for patients and witnesses of stroke, General Practice
receptionists can be instrumental in deciding the urgency of clinical contact. Despite the …

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the impact of transient ischaemic attack
(TIA) service modification in two hospitals on costs and clinical outcomes. Design Discrete …

Background Hospital prealerting in acute stroke improves the timeliness of subsequent
treatment, but little is known about the impact of prehospital assessments on in-hospital …