Comparing stroke outcomes between general wards and a dedicated stroke unit in a tertiary hospital in Ghana

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• Dedicated stroke units show significantly better patient recovery outcomes than general wards.
• Outcomes were assessed using clinical pathways across 200 patients over six months.
• Observational study across a tertiary hospital setting in Ghana highlights differences in care quality.
• Findings suggest that specialized treatment environments like stroke units may enhance patient recovery outcomes.