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ArticleGlobal journal on quality and safety in healthcare2025

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Targeted Interventions on the Quality of Life for Patients with Ischemic Stroke.

Sultanah Al Harbi, Mohammed Al Ghetami, Mohamed Ahmed, Mohammed Al Althobaiti, Ahmed Newera, Hadeel Al Talhi, Fatmah Alzobidi, Frenk Lee Baldovino, Kamille Bianca Raviz, Leo Medalla and 1 more

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  1. Elevating Stroke Care: The Role of Targeted Interventions in Improving Quality of Life.Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare · 2025
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11 authors.

Sultanah Al HarbiCase Management Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3746-6998
Mohammed Al GhetamiInternal Medicine Department, Neurology Division, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed AhmedInternal Medicine Department, Neurology Division, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Al AlthobaitiInternal Medicine Department, Neurology Division, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed NeweraContinuous Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Hadeel Al TalhiCase Management Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Fatmah AlzobidiCase Management Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Frenk Lee BaldovinoCase Management Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Kamille Bianca RavizCase Management Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Leo MedallaCase Management Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Andyson MocorroNursing Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Stroke is a prevalent health issue that poses substantial challenges for individuals and healthcare providers alike. It not only results in physical disabilities but also significantly affects the overall quality of life (QoL) for stroke survivors. Addressing these challenges necessitates a comprehensive approach that prioritizes improving functional abilities, fostering independence, and enhancing overall well-being of stroke survivors. A critical issue was observed at Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital (Taif, Saudi Arabia), where the average modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score for ischemic stroke survivors was estimated at 3.33, reflecting a poor QoL in terms of holistic limitations and, more importantly, limitations in daily activities. Methods: This improvement project, conducted from May 2022 to July 2023, focused on establishing a comprehensive case management approach for patients with ischemic stroke, involving evidence-based best practices. The study was conducted in three phases: performing a literature review, development of an intervention protocol, and implementation and evaluation to assess feasibility and effectiveness. The evaluation used a quasi-experimental preintervention and postintervention evaluation approach, with qualitative data assessing the effect of the case management strategies on patient QoL as well as qualitative data estimating patient compliance and satisfaction. Results: The target population of the study consisted of 136 patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke. This project yielded significant improvements in the QoL of patients with ischemic stroke, evident by the reduction in the average mRS score from 3.33 to 0.91 ( Conclusion: This study highlights the effectiveness of an evidence-based case management intervention in improving outcomes for individuals facing poststroke challenges. Our findings support the importance of case management-based interventions in addressing the unique needs of this population.

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case managementischemic strokepathwaypatient satisfactionquality of life

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PMID40365119
PMCPMC12068687

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