IPSWICH Hospital is ensuring stroke sufferers have the best rehabilitative care available in its dedicated stroke unit.
The unit celebrated its two-year anniversary at a luncheon yesterday, during National Stroke Week.
West Moreton Hospital and Health Board Chair Dr Mary Corbett said "evidence suggests patients who receive treatment in a dedicated stroke unit, such as ours, are less likely to suffer disabling effects after three months of treatment compared to those treated in a non-specialised unit".
"Our stroke unit provides comprehensive, high quality, evidence-based care through a specialised multi-disciplinary team made up of medical, nursing and allied health staff in a space that is dedicated to stroke patients," she said.
"We provide our patients with continuity of care - they receive acute care at the same time as rehabilitative care."
More than 253 patients have been admitted to the unit at Ipswich Hospital since it began operating as part of the Rehabilitation Ward in 2012.
Statistics show that one Australian will suffer a stroke every 10 minutes and 237 people in the Federal seat of Blair will suffer a stroke each year.
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Stroke unit at Ipswich Hospital a huge success