Clinical Trial

Social Determinants of Health in Patients Presenting for Emergency Stroke Intervention

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the US and occurs alongside other diseases overly represented in the Black community like hypertension. The purpose of this study is to identify nonmedical factors that contribute to stroke outcomes in patients presenting for emergency neuro angiographic stroke interventions. The research will look at the performance of our healthcare system and identify areas of strength and opportunities to improve access for racial and ethnic minorities. The first part of the study will be a retrospective analysis of the data of patients who received emergency stroke services at the Stroke Center in the last five years with a primary focus on zip codes of residence. Other risk factors such as advanced age, insurance status, the highest level of education attained, employment status, and absence of a primary care physician would be analyzed. A virtual focus group discussion with participants chosen from zip codes heavily impacted by stroke burden will be recruited to gain insight into their lived experiences. This will be valuable for creating relevant, sound, and appropriate content emphasizing important lifestyle modifications that may prevent stroke, such as increasing physical activity. We will offer activity/fitness trackers to community members who enroll in the focus group discussion to encourage physical activity and monitor for behavioral changes around exercise.

• Nervous System
• Neurology
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Stroke