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- The study surveyed mobile stroke units (MSUs) worldwide to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their operations.
- Twenty out of twenty-six MSU programs responded, with many reporting changes due to pandemic-related challenges, including reduced availability and modified protocols.
- Despite some disruptions and increased crew stress, the overall delivery of stroke care remained largely unaffected, with only a few programs noting delays in patient care.
Article Abstract
Objective: To report COVID -19 pandemic impact on mobile stroke units (MSUs) a world-wide survey of MSU programs.
Methods: Contact information of MSU program was obtained through the Pre-hospital Stroke Treatment Organization. Anonymous electronic questionnaire was developed and sent through the email to one representative of each program on May 15, 2020.
Results: Of 26 programs queried, 20 responded and completed survey based on the data or personal impression. Eighteen programs were in the regions with pandemic lockdown. Six either suspended or reduced MSU availability at some point. The reasons given for change in availability were as follows: decreased personnel availability (5 programs), risk of exposure (5 programs), and financial concerns (1 program). Staff availability was a concern among 8 programs. MSU activations were reported to be unchanged by 10 programs, but 9 programs experienced decline in activation, 1 program had more activations. Sixteen programs reported change in MSU protocol including introduction of screening questionnaire, PPE, reducing patient contact, and cleaning protocols. Nine reported that the crew was under greater stress. Only 2 respondents felt that the pandemic delayed stroke care on MSU and the remainder did not.
Conclusion: Overall Stroke care delivery had no major disruptions despite COVID 19 pandemic posed challenges to MSU Operations.
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