HUMAN RESOURCES OF MEDICAL STAFF FOR ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS AT 6 MILITARY HOSPITALS IN NORTHERN VIETNAM

Quang Minh Lưu , Trọng Dương Bùi , Vương Quý Lê, Thị Ngọc Khanh Thạch , Trọng Tuyển Nguyễn

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Objectives: Evaluate the human resources in emergency care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients at 6 military hospitals in Northern Vietnam in 2022. Subjects and methods: Prospective, cross-sectional study. The assessment focused on the human resources in the emergency stroke team of 6 Northern Region Military Hospitals, considering factors such as quantity, structure, professional expertise, and information technology skills. Results: All six hospitals have established specialized teams with specific protocols for treating AIS. The majority of personnel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61.5%), possess extensive medical experience (18.2 years), and specific stroke-related expertise (16.7 years). The structure of the specialized fields is considered relatively comprehensive according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. However, the information technology skills of the AIS emergency personnel are relatively basic. Conclusion: The hospitals have effectively organized emergency personnel to manage NMNC patients, meeting the demands for AIS caring.

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