Barriers to care for poststroke visual deficits in Alberta, Canada

Authors

Kiran Pohar Manhas, Alberta Health Services, Canada
Karim F. Damji, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Katelyn Brehon, University of Alberta, Canada
Jennis Jiang, University of Calgary, Canada
Peter Faris, Alberta Health Services, Canada
Fiona Costello, University of Calgary, Canada

Document Type

Article

Department

Ophthalmology

Abstract

Poststroke visual impairment (VI) negatively affects rehabilitation potential and quality of life for stroke survivors. In this cross-sectional observational study, stroke survivors and providers were surveyed to quantify perspectives regarding care for poststroke VI in Alberta, Canada (n = 46 survivors; n = 87 providers). Few patients (35%) felt prepared to cope with VI at the time of discharge from acute stroke and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Less than 25% of stroke survivors, and <16% of providers, felt referral processes were adequate. 95.2% of providers and 82% of stroke survivors advocated for a provincial clinical pathway to improve care quality for poststroke VI.

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Publication (Name of Journal)

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Recommended Citation

Manhas, K. P., Damji, K. F., Brehon, K., Jiang, J., Faris, P., Costello, F. (2022). Barriers to care for poststroke visual deficits in Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1-4.
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