Survey of Stroke Epidemiology Studies
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Survey examines stroke epidemiology studies, identifying shortcomings in stroke case assessment and diagnostic methods.
Key Points
- The survey aims to evaluate the methodologies used in stroke epidemiology studies across the United States.
- Conducted a survey of 40 epidemiological stroke studies.
- Sent questionnaires to investigators involved in stroke research.
- Reviewed study methodologies, focusing on case identification and diagnostic practices.
- Only five of the twelve prospective studies primarily focused on stroke.
- Most studies relied on post-stroke assessments, not clinical examinations at the time of the stroke.
- Few studies involved neurologists in the case evaluation process.
Cite This Study
Kuller et al. (1972) studied this question.