Table 3.
Articles reporting on health inequalities associated with stroke-related visual impairments.
| Article | Year/duration of research | Country of research | Study type | Population (n) | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe 20107 | 2007 | UK | Survey of stroke services—non-validated questionnaire | 134 stroke services | To determine the extent of Orthoptic involvement in stroke services throughout the UK and what constitutes a vision assessment |
| Rowe et al. 20158 | 2013 | UK | Online survey | 31 professional groups, 548 individuals | To explore care provision for post-stroke visual impairment and variations in the UK |
| Gall et al. 201011 | 1996–1999 | Australia | Population-based study | 1316 first ever stroke | To examine sex differences in presentation, severity, in-hospital treatment and early mortality in a cohort of first ever stroke patients |
| Women = 731 | |||||
| Men = 585 | |||||
| Jerath et al. 201112 | 2011 (data were collected in 1984–1989) | USA | Population-based study | 449 first ischaemic stroke | To investigate gender differences in presenting signs and symptoms of acute ischaemic stroke |
| Women = 268 | |||||
| Men = 181 |