Recognizing symptoms as related to stroke |
Being able to recognize the most frequent stroke symptoms |
Feeling confident about recognizing the symptoms |
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Prompt reaction to stroke as un urgency by the patient or any witness of stroke onset (perception, interpretation and appraisal) |
Realizing symptoms seriousness |
Knowing that stroke is a serious disease |
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Seeking immediately medical professional care (decision making) |
Being aware that timely arrival will give access to treatments that can lead to complete recovery |
Knowing the treatment opportunity for stroke, notably thrombolysis |
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Trusting in the possibility of complete recovery with specific treatments |
Referring immediately to the hospital (decision making) |
Calling EMS immediately |
Knowing that the first thing to do is to call EMS |
Feeling confident about being able to do the right thing by oneself |
Trusting in EMS as a mean to arrive timely to the hospital |
Use EMS (ambulance) to go to the Hospital (decision making) |