Implementation of Telestroke Improves Data Collection and Acute Stroke Care for Rural Indiana (P10-4.018)

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the impact of telestroke implementation on stroke care quality metrics in rural Indiana hospitals.
• Comparative analysis of quality stroke metrics pre- and post-implementation of telestroke in three rural hospitals.
• Metrics evaluated included frequency of stroke activations, thrombolytic administrations, thrombectomy transfers, and door-in-door-out times.
• Increased frequency of stroke activations post-telestroke implementation.
• Higher rates of thrombolytic administrations observed.
• Improved door-in-door-out times recorded after implementing telestroke services.