1. The Harlem regional stroke program: an overview.
- Author
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Richter RW, Bengen B, Bruun B, Shafter SQ, Kilcoyne MM, Brust JC, Brown R, and Bannerman AC
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Black or African American, Aftercare, Aged, Attitude to Health, Cerebrovascular Disorders epidemiology, Cerebrovascular Disorders mortality, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Female, Financing, Government, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Hypertension epidemiology, Local Government, Male, Middle Aged, New York City, Risk, Time Factors, Cerebrovascular Disorders rehabilitation, Regional Medical Programs
- Abstract
The Harlem regional stroke program has been a demonstration model designed to detect, treat, and follow up stroke and hypertension patients through collaboration with a municipal teaching hospital, community practitioners, local service organizations and a major medical school. Many aspects of the stroke program appear suitable for replication at the local or regional levels in varied settings. In particular, the program has demonstrated the need to link community outreach programs, stressing early detection and preventive-care education, with sustained treatment and follow-up programs. The stroke program has also suggested ways in which specialized programs can be incorporated into long-term comprehensive health planning and care facilities at local and regional levels.
- Published
- 1977