Patient experience of centralized acute stroke care pathways.
Catherine PerryIliatha PapachristouAngus I G RamsayRuth J BoadenChristopher McKevittSimon J TurnerCharles D A WolfeNaomi J FulopPublished in: Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy (2018)
Patients on the centralized acute stroke care pathways reported many positive aspects of care: the centralization of care pathways can offer patients a good experience. Disadvantages of travelling further were perceived to be outweighed by the opportunity to receive the best quality care. This study highlights the necessity for all staff on a centralized care pathway to provide clear and accessible information to patients, in order to maximize their experience of care.