Research Shows Worries About Stroke Treatment for Patients Who Don't Speak English

Non-English-speaking stroke patients face disparities in ambulance use and treatment access, reveals SNIS research.

Non-English-speaking stroke patients are less likely to arrive by ambulance and receive thrombectomy treatment.
A study examined stroke patients at a comprehensive stroke center based on language preference.
English speakers were more likely to arrive by ambulance and receive thrombectomy treatment than non-English speakers.
All patients had similar recovery outcomes regardless of language preference.
The study highlights the need for multilingual resources to ensure equitable access to stroke care for all patients.

Research Shows Worries About Stroke Treatment for Patients Who Don’t Speak English