Stroke follow-up in primary care: a Norwegian modelling study on the implications of multimorbidity for guideline adherence

Abstract Background Specialized acute treatment and high-quality follow-up is meant to reduce mortality and disability from stroke. While the acute treatment for stroke takes place in hospitals, the follow-up of stroke survivors largely takes place in general practice. National guidelines give recom...

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Main Authors: Rune Aakvik Pedersen, Halfdan Petursson, Irene Hetlevik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-019-1021-9