What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the functional outcomes of a flying intervention team compared to standard patient transfer in acute ischaemic stroke cases.

April 10, 2026Open Access

One-year functional outcome of the Flying Intervention Team versus patient interhospital transfer in acute ischaemic stroke

Key Points

To evaluate the functional outcomes of a flying intervention team compared to standard patient transfer in acute ischaemic stroke cases.
Compared two groups: flying intervention team and interhospital transfer patients
Assessed functional outcomes at 12 months
Focused on rural stroke patients
The flying intervention team showed significantly better functional outcomes at 12 months
Results indicate a potential for improving stroke care access in rural areas

Abstract

In rural stroke patients, deployment of a flying team was associated with better functional outcomes at 12 months. These findings reinforce the potential for broader implementation of the model to increase equitable access to stroke care.

One-year functional outcome of the Flying Intervention Team versus patient interhospital transfer in acute ischaemic stroke

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