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Optimizing stroke rehabilitation practice in Alberta : evidence synthesis and economic evaluation

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The objective of this health evidence review was to conduct clinical reviews and an economic evaluation to address the following overarching policy question: What is the optimal strategy or set of... More ≫

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The objective of this health evidence review was to conduct clinical reviews and an economic evaluation to address the following overarching policy question: What is the optimal strategy or set of strategies in the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective stroke rehabilitation care in Alberta, subject to geographical constraints and justifiably consistent with the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations for stroke rehabilitation?

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Incidence of stroke among Albertans with hypertension

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This edition of Health Trends Alberta compares the incidence of stroke among Albertans with hypertension to those without.

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The Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy : a legacy of stroke care for Alberta : final evaluation report

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This is the final evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy (APSS). The evaluation was designed to generate information to support improved... More ≫

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This is the final evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy (APSS). The evaluation was designed to generate information to support improved stroke care and ensure quality services are in place for Albertans. Topics covered include: history and milestones of the APSS; educating Albertans about stroke; reducing stroke occurrence and mortality; improving access to care; and improving health care system efficiency and satisfaction with care. Also includes recommendations in each of the topics discussed.

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The Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy : improving stroke care across Alberta : interim evaluation report

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This is the first evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy. The intent is to help health care providers provide better care and to provide... More ≫

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This is the first evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy. The intent is to help health care providers provide better care and to provide policy makers with the information they need to ensure quality services for Albertans. The report is organized around five themes: educating Albertans about stroke; reducing stroke occurrence and mortality; improving access to best care; improving health care system efficiency; and improving satisfaction with care.

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