The World Stroke Organization is continuously monitoring the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on patients and stroke care. Below you can find the latest results from the survey the President-Elect of WSO Prof. Marc Fischer conducted in April.
A more extensive survey of WSO members was conducted from mid to late April to gauge the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on inpatient and outpatient activities. 117 responses were obtained. Regarding inpatient admissions, most centers reported a decrease that ranged from 8% to 90% with a mean decrease of approximately 40%. 15% of centers reported no change in admissions from the same period in 2019. Regarding outpatient clinics, 7 of 112 (6%) responders reported no change in the number of in person clinic visits. Most clinics had switched to telemedicine visits, either by video or by telephone. Approximately 15% of the respondents reported that clinics had been cancelled or postponed. The respondents were asked if any members of their team had become infected with COVID-19 and 17% reported that at least one member had. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on stroke patient care appears to be temporary because in China where the infection initially was reported, centers report and rapid return of stroke patient admissions to levels approximating historically normal levels.
Achieving our vision of a life free from stroke is a task that WSO cannot achieve alone. We are committed to building our partnerships at the global, regional and national level to scale up and deliver improvements in prevention, treatment and support to reduce the burden of stroke.
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