DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND IMPLEMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING STROKE UNITS IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS

Lucy Sykes, MBBCh, MA; Dorcas B.C. Gandhi, MPT; Laura Jolliffe, BoCC, PhD; Michele Di Marco, M.Arch, MDMa; Sarah S. Matuja, MD, MMed, MSc; Daniel Youkee, MBBS, MPH, PhD

Stroke unit care is an evidence-based intervention that significantly reduces morbidity and mortality following stroke. While most studies have been conducted in high-income countries, there is growing evidence that similar benefits can be achieved in low- and middle-income countries. This article discusses the design and operational strategies necessary for implementing effective stroke units in resource-limited environments, highlighting the disparities in access to such care globally.