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The aim is to enhance the educational connection between EMS and hospital stroke teams to improve stroke care.

February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract DP202: The Missing Link: Strengthening the Chain Between EMS and Stroke Education

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Collaborative education improves communication and outcomes in stroke management, bridging EMS and hospitals.

The aim is to enhance the educational connection between EMS and hospital stroke teams to improve stroke care.
Implemented a collaborative educational model at a Primary Stroke Center.
Distributing an EMS stroke newsletter quarterly to all regional EMS agencies.
Conducting in-person site visits for feedback on stroke alerts and delivering educational sessions with simulations.
Utilizing pre- and post-learning assessments to evaluate EMS knowledge and perceptions of communication.
EMS training attendance increased from 14% to 41% among 400 providers.
High satisfaction rates were reported regarding case reviews and basic pathophysiology education.
Pre-hospital stroke alerts rose from 20 to 30 alerts, marking a 50% increase.
The number of stroke patients increased from 30 to 43, a 43.3% rise.

Ronosky et al. (2026) studied this question.

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