Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme 2020

Question 1

What was found about the Stroke Care Bundle across Scotland?

Answer 1

Stroke Care Bundle compliance was improved since 2018 but has still not reached the standard of 80%.

Question 2

Why is the Stroke Care Bundle important?

Answer 2

Achieving the Stroke Care Bundle is associated with a reduced risk of dying and an increased likelihood of getting back home.

Question 3

What are the four aspect of the Stroke Care Bundle?

Answer 3

1. Admission to a stroke unit
2. Swallow screen
3. Brain Scan
4. Aspirin

Question 4

What new addition to next years’ audit will impact the CRT/OP Neuro Team?

Answer 4

The audit measures all aspects of the stroke pathway.
New: They will be looking at the intensity of stroke rehab

This adds a further need for an ESD service as based on Becky Wheeler’s audit report we would currently fail the standards set by the SSCA (Scottish Stroke Care Audit)

Question 5

What is the Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme priority that impacts physiotherapy?

Answer 5

Ensuring the delivery of appropriate rehabilitation for stroke survivors.

Access to:

• Acute Therapy Assessment
• Inpatient Stroke Therapy
• Community Stroke Therapy
• Availability by days per week of community Therapy input

Question 6

What are the two main priority areas of work in Rehab the SSCA have recognised in their 2020 report?

Answer 6

1. Focus on improving delivery of inpatient and community rehab
2. Build on existing work to develop performance measures

e.g. ESD service!!!