Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria | |
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Population | Patients presenting with suspected TIA | Patients presenting with ongoing symptoms suggestive of stroke Patients presenting with recurrent or crescendo focal neurological symptoms |
Intervention | Assessment, referral and treatment for suspected TIA in order to avoid admission to hospital Intervention described in enough detail to be replicable Attendance at ED as part of a referral pathway to avoid hospital admission | Admission to hospital Admission to a designated observation ward or unit ED treatment without a referral pathway Lack of information about assessment, treatment or referral criteria and processes |
Comparator | Any study design: no comparator necessary | |
Outcomes | Outcomes not necessary | |
Study design | Any study design English language Published 2005–2015 | Editorial, opinion and discussion pieces |
ED, emergency department; TIA, transient ischaemic attack.