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Open Access 01-12-2012 | Study protocol

Efficacy and safety of a TIA/stroke electronic support tool (FASTEST) trial: Study protocol

Authors: Annemarei Ranta, Susan Dovey, Mark Weatherall, Dea O’Dea

Published in: Implementation Science | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Background

Strokes are a common cause of adult disability and mortality worldwide. Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA) are associated with a high risk of subsequent stroke, and rapid intervention has the potential to reduce stroke burden. This study will assess a novel electronic decision support (EDS) tool to allow general practitioners (GPs) to implement evidence-based care rapidly without full reliance on specialists.

Methods/design

This is a cluster randomized controlled trial comparing TIA/stroke management of GPs with access to the EDS tool versus usual care. The intervention period is 12 months with a 3-month follow-up period for individual patients. Primary outcomes consist of stroke within 90 days of presenting event and adherence to the New Zealand national TIA guideline.

Discussion

A positive study will provide strong evidence for widespread implementation of this tool in practice and has the potential to improve key outcomes for patients and reduce the burden of stroke.

Trial registration

Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12611000792921
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Metadata
Title
Efficacy and safety of a TIA/stroke electronic support tool (FASTEST) trial: Study protocol
Authors
Annemarei Ranta
Susan Dovey
Mark Weatherall
Dea O’Dea
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Implementation Science / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-7-107

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