| Título: |
STROKE STRATEGY OF THE SPANISH NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM |
| Descripción: |
In Spain the stroke represents the second cause of death in the general population and the first among the female population; furthermore it is the leading cause of disability generating a very high social expenditure. To improve the approach of this pathology an effort of health planning is required that has resulted in our country in the adoption by the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System, which was held on 26 November 2008, of the Strategy on Stroke of the National Health System. This document proposes a set of general and specific objectives with their corresponding technical recommendations, structured in five strategic areas, namely, promotion and protection of health, care in acute stages, rehabilitation and reintegration, training and research. Its progressive implementation by health services will be a qualitative improvement in stroke care and a reduction of the burden of the disease that this pathology represents. |
