Targeted Management Intervention for African-American Men With TIA or Stroke
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 22 - 64 |
| Updated: | 2/2/2017 |
| Start Date: | May 2012 |
| End Date: | December 2015 |
Targeted Management Intervention for African-American Men With TIA or Stroke.
Stroke is the leading cause of disability, third leading cause of death, and one of the most
resource-intensive diseases among Americans. African-Americans (AA) have a stroke rate
nearly double that of Euro-Americans (EA), and AA who experience a first-ever stroke are
younger, have greater stroke disability, more post-stroke complications, and slower recovery
compared to EA.
resource-intensive diseases among Americans. African-Americans (AA) have a stroke rate
nearly double that of Euro-Americans (EA), and AA who experience a first-ever stroke are
younger, have greater stroke disability, more post-stroke complications, and slower recovery
compared to EA.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Self-identified AA male
- Between 22 and 64 years of age (> age 21 and < age 65).
- Within 6 months of discharge for Stroke /TIA
- Planned or recent home discharge
- Barthel Index (BI) score of > 60
- Available care partner willing to participate
- Be able to speak and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
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