Experience of using an interdisciplinary task force to develop a culturally sensitive multipronged tool to improve stroke outcomes in Nigeria

Experience of using an interdisciplinary task force to develop a culturally sensitive multipronged tool to improve stroke outcomes in Nigeria

The burden of stroke is on the rise in Nigeria. A multi-faceted strategy is essential for reducing this growing burden and includes promoting medication adherence, optimizing traditional biomarker risk targets (blood pressure, cholesterol) and encouraging beneficial lifestyle practices. Successful i...

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Main Authors: Oyedunni S. Arulogun, Samantha Hurst, Mayowa O. Owolabi, Rufus O. Akinyemi, Ezinne Uvere, Raelle Saulson, Bruce Ovbiagele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-09-01
Series:eNeurologicalSci
Subjects:
Task force
Culturally sensitive multipronged tool
THRIVES
Sub-Saharan Africa
Stroke prevention
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405650216300181

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