[Stroke units. Project, development, and outcome at a university hospital].

After a brief introduction about what an lctus Word is, the authors describe the project for an lctus Ward at the Dr. Josep Trueta University Hospital in Girona. Afterwards, the authors analyze its development and its results during its existence. The authors conclude that there has been a significant increase in benefits for patients since they have received new therapeutic treatments in a specialized ward, furthermore, both doctors and nurses have had the opportunity to develop new research projects.