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Racial disparities among mild stroke survivors: predictors of home discharge from a retrospective analysis.

Lindsay BrightCarolyn M BaumPamela Roberts
Published in: Topics in stroke rehabilitation (2024)
Mild stroke survivors have a high rate of home discharge, potentially because less severe stroke symptoms have a reduced need for intensive care. Racial disparities in discharge location were evident, with Black stroke survivors experiencing higher rates of institutionalized care and lower likelihood of being discharged home compared to White counterparts, emphasizing the importance of addressing these disparities for equitable healthcare delivery and optimal outcomes.
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