Abstract WP61: Effective Utilization of Stroke Survey QR Code Leads to Improved Completion of Stroke Survey

Abstract

Background: The CSC Advanced Disease-Specific Certification program requires hospitals to provide stroke education to patients and family members. A stroke survey before discharge helps evaluates patients’ perception of care and understanding of their disease process. Universally, survey response rates vary widely. Therefore, a strategy for successful survey completion is necessary. Method: Data were compared from the pre 1/2022-6/2022 and post intervention 7/2022-12/2022. A QR code was placed in the patient’s stroke education folder and displayed prominently in visible areas. Stroke education was provided during both day and night shifts. Nursing staff introduced the stroke education survey on admission, implemented a stroke checklist, and assisted patients with QR code access and completion by day 3 of hospitalization. Results: We had total of 621 patients, 305 patients pre and 316 patients post intervention. There was no difference in baseline demographics (Table 1a). With QR code implementation and promotion, the stroke education survey response rate increased from 72(23%) to 184(60%) (p=0.001). There was no change in the patient’s perception of care received and understanding of stroke risk factors (Table 1b). Conclusion: The implementation of a QR code survey and continuous stroke education during hospitalization improves patients’ participation in a survey. To sustain these positive results, continual effort should be made to maintain high levels of patient and family survey participation. Thus, improving compliance of a CSC Advanced Disease-Specific Certification standard.