How Can Advanced Stroke Life Support Course Enhanced the Quality of Patient-Centered Care

Thamer Almemony¹, Saad Ghazy Almutairy² and Seham Saud AlFadhli^2,

¹Training Center Director, Hafer Al Batin Skill Development and Training Center, Hafer Al Batin, Saudi Arabia

²Life Support Instructor, Hafer Al Batin Skill Development and Training Center, Hafer Al Batin, Saudi Arabia

Cite this paper:
Thamer Almemony, Saad Ghazy Almutairy and Seham Saud AlFadhli. How Can Advanced Stroke Life Support Course Enhanced the Quality of Patient-Centered Care. American Journal of Educational Research. 2024; 12(7):282-290. doi: 10.12691/education-12-7-9

Abstract

The Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Course is a high-quality improvement program designed to enhance the management of stroke patients through rapid response, consistent assessment, timely intervention, and appropriate transportation to specialized facilities. By focusing on these key components, the ASLS Course aims to reduce long-term disability and improve the overall quality of patient-centered care. This program plays a vital role in affecting patient outcomes by leveraging all available resources to provide optimal care. One of the most critical aspects of stroke treatment and management is the ability to identify the necessary level of care required for each patient. The ASLS Course addresses this by offering comprehensive training and education to healthcare providers in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. Moreover, the course extends its reach to the community by educating individuals on the proper activation of emergency medical systems. This proactive approach not only helps minimize brain injury but also increases the likelihood of stroke patients' survival. By equipping healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver timely and effective care, the ASLS Course contributes significantly to improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of stroke-related disabilities. Through ongoing education and training, this program plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of stroke care and promoting better health outcomes for patients across various healthcare settings

Keywords:
Stroke Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Hafer Al-Batin Healthcare Professionals Emergency Medical System (EMS) transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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