Resources for Health Professionals

 The following resources have been developed by the National Stroke Network and its specialist working groups, clinical experts and research academics.

These resources are displayed in alphabetical order. The search button makes your search easier.

If you have resources to share that are designed for health professionals, please share these in an email admin@strokenetwork.org.nz

Telehealth, Best Practice Guest User Telehealth, Best Practice Guest User

Allied Health Best Practice Guide for Telehealth

Telehealth is the practice of healthcare, education and consultation through telecommunications technology. This may include telephone, text, app-based systems and video conferencing.

Telehealth is also referred to as telepractice, telemedicine and telerehabilitation. AHANZ has adopted the term telehealth to be used when referring to this practice.

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F.A.S.T Campaigns

FAST awareness in the community is a major priority for the National Stroke Network and thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Health, the New Zealand Stroke Foundation and the Health Promotion Agency another campaign to raise awareness will be run in 2020. 

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Acute Stroke Guest User Acute Stroke Guest User

Indicator for Reperfusion

All New Zealand DHBs are required to report to the Ministry of Health on a quarterly regional indicator that measures a target of 12 percent of potentially eligible stroke patients receiving reperfusion.

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Ministry Of Health indicators for Stroke

There are four indicators or expectations to be met by DHB  providers for stroke care. These are adjusted over time and are based on best practice.  Each DHB submits quarterly reports to the Ministry of Health on their progress meeting these indicators.  

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