Patients' age as a determinant of care received following acute stroke: A systematic review

• Main Authors: Bernhardt Julie (Author), Wall Kylie (Author), Luker Julie A (Author), Edwards Ian (Author), Grimmer-Somers Karen A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evidence-based care should improve acute stroke outcomes with the same magnitude of effect for stroke patients of all ages. However, there is evidence to suggest that, in some instances, older stroke patients may receive poorer quali...