Lancet
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Alternative strategies for stroke care: a prospective randomised controlled trial.
Organised specialist care for stroke improves outcome, but the merits of different methods of organisation are in doubt. This study compares the efficacy of stroke unit with stroke team or domiciliary care. ⋯ Stroke units are more effective than a specialist stroke team or specialist domiciliary care in reducing mortality, institutionalisation, and dependence after stroke.