Knowledge and Attitudes of Saudi Emergency Physicians toward t-PA Use in Stroke.

Ali M Al KhathaamiHaya AlorainiS AlmudlejHaifa Al IssaNourhan ElshammaaSami Alsolamy

Published in: Neurology research international (2018)

Our study detected inadequate knowledge and a negative attitude among Saudi emergency physicians toward t-PA use in acute stroke. This might negatively impact patient outcome. Therefore, we recommend developing urgent strategies to improve emergency physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in the management of acute stroke.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
public health
emergency department
mental health
atrial fibrillation
emergency medical
case report
cerebral ischemia