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February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract WP098: Tackling Post Stroke Transitions: Leveraging Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Interprofessional Teams

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CMClaranne MathiesenLehigh Valley HospitalPMPechulis MichaelLehigh Valley Health NetworkSLSylvia LaudanoLehigh Valley Hospital

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Implication

This initiative improves care transitions in stroke recovery, suggesting effective support strategies.

Key Points

  • The initiative aims to enhance the stroke care pathway and improve post-stroke management.
  • Collaborative design and implementation by an interprofessional team over 48 months.
  • Redesign of educational materials and workflows tailored for patient experience.
  • Integration of a Stroke Nurse Navigator and enhanced EMR tools.
  • Phase-wise rollout across 6 stroke centers and 5 rehabilitation facilities.
  • Regular feedback collection from patients, caregivers, and staff.
  • 27 projects launched to improve the patient and caregiver experience.
  • 4% annual increase in referrals to rehabilitation and therapy services.
  • Reduction in 30-day hospital readmission rates.
  • Increase in neurology follow-up appointments at discharge.
  • Insights gained on the importance of continuous feedback and adapting strategies.

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Mathiesen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fcfcc1c9540dea80eb98https://doi.org/10.1161/str.57.suppl_1.wp098
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