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

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

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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 comp...

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2012-10-01

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Ranta Annemarei / Dovey Susan / Weatherall Mark / O’Dea Dea

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Implementation Science

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http://www.implementationscience.com/content/7/1/107

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Stroke / Ischaemic Attack / Transient (TIA) / Electronic Decision Support (EDS) / Decision Support Techniques / Decision Making / Computer-Assisted / Delivery of Healthcare / Integrated / Medicine (General)

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