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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 1 Death by the end of follow‐up.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 1 Death by the end of follow‐up.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 2 Death in hospital.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 2 Death in hospital.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 3 Dependency at discharge (mean Functional Indepedence Measure).
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 3 Dependency at discharge (mean Functional Indepedence Measure).

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 4 Dead or dependent (modified Rankin Score >2) by the end of follow‐up.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 4 Dead or dependent (modified Rankin Score >2) by the end of follow‐up.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 5 Discharged to Institutional care.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 5 Discharged to Institutional care.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 6 Death in hospital or discharged to institutional care.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 6 Death in hospital or discharged to institutional care.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 7 Discharged to home.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 7 Discharged to home.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 8 Complication: Pneumonia.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 8 Complication: Pneumonia.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 9 Complication: Urinary tract infection.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 9 Complication: Urinary tract infection.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 10 Complication: Deep vein thrombosis.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 10 Complication: Deep vein thrombosis.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 11 Complication: Pressure sores.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 11 Complication: Pressure sores.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 12 Complication: Dehydration.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 12 Complication: Dehydration.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 13 Complication: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 13 Complication: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 14 Complication: Fever (all causes).
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 14 Complication: Fever (all causes).

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 15 Complication: Seizures.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 15 Complication: Seizures.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 16 Complication: Falls or fractures.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 16 Complication: Falls or fractures.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 17 Complication: Constipation.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 17 Complication: Constipation.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 18 Complication: Myocardial infarction.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 18 Complication: Myocardial infarction.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 19 Investigation: First or second computed tomography brain scan.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 19 Investigation: First or second computed tomography brain scan.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 20 Investigation: Computed tomography brain scan within 24 hours.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 20 Investigation: Computed tomography brain scan within 24 hours.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 21 Investigation: Carotid duplex study.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 21 Investigation: Carotid duplex study.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 22 Investigation: Echocardiography.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 22 Investigation: Echocardiography.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 23 Investigation: Electrocardiography.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 23 Investigation: Electrocardiography.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 24 Investigation: Chest x‐ray.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 24 Investigation: Chest x‐ray.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 25 Investigation: Cerebral angiography (catheter or MR angiography).
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 25 Investigation: Cerebral angiography (catheter or MR angiography).

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 26 Medication: Use of heparin (subcutaneous or intravenous) in acute period.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 26 Medication: Use of heparin (subcutaneous or intravenous) in acute period.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 27 Medication: Use of new antihypertensive therapy in the acute period.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 27 Medication: Use of new antihypertensive therapy in the acute period.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 28 Medication: Use of intravenous fluids.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 28 Medication: Use of intravenous fluids.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 29 Procedure: Urinary catheterisation for patients with incontinence.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 29 Procedure: Urinary catheterisation for patients with incontinence.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 30 Procedure: Use of thrombo‐embolism deterrent stockings.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 30 Procedure: Use of thrombo‐embolism deterrent stockings.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 31 Patient satisfaction.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 31 Patient satisfaction.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 32 Duration of hospital stay.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 32 Duration of hospital stay.

Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 33 Readmission or emergency department attendance after discharge.
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Comparison 1 Care pathway care versus standard care, Outcome 33 Readmission or emergency department attendance after discharge.

Table 1. Organisational components of the care pathways assessed by the included studies

Author, Year

State, Country

Clinical Setting

Organisation of care

Baker 1998

Indianapolis, USA

Acute stroke

Patients were cared for in a neurology/orthopaedic ward in a community hospital. Stroke patients were screened according to specific guidleines for suitability for case management using a clinical pathway. Clinical pathway was also evaluated by variance analysis. A 2‐year pilot study was undertaken after implementation

Bowen 1994

Washington, USA

Acute stroke

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were cared for, but mostly likely acute general internal medical ward within an urban community hospital. Nurse initiated stroke protocol on admission, starting with algorithm at the emergency department and continued to the hospital unit with standard order sheets and protocol. Protocol was approved by specialists and primary care physicians. Resident doctors received specific education on stroke protocol. Stroke protocol was introduced as a method for cost‐containment

Crawley 1996

Georgia, USA

Acute stroke and rehabilitation

Patients were cared for in a neurosciences unit in a teaching hospital. Case management using a criical path was developed by a multidiscplinary team and managed by a case manager (an assistant head‐nurse), who followed the patient from admission to discharge. Critical path was also evaluated by variance analysis

Falconer 1993

Illinois, USA

Stroke rehabilitation

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were initially cared for (a general medical ward or acute stroke unit), but patients were transferred to a rehabilitation unit in a specialised rehabilitation institute. Leader of the multidisciplinary team was the physician. A critical path (and the ideal length of stay) was generated by the computer according the therapy required

Hamrin 1990

Linkoping, Sweden

Acute stroke and rehabilitation

Patients were cared for in a general internal medical ward in a teaching hospital. Numbers of nursing staff and therapists were similar in both groups. The project group was involved in multidisciplinary team meetings, educational meetings and communication with primary care team.

Kwan 2004

Edinburgh, UK

Acute stroke

Patients were managed on the acute stroke unit which was a 10‐bedded unit situated within a 25‐bedded elderly care ward. Medical cover was provided by two stroke specialist consultants, one senior and one junior medical officer. The nurse‐to‐bed ratio was between 0.15 (night shift) to 0.27 (early shift). Rehabilitative therapy was provided by 1.5 whole time equivalent (WTE) physiotherapist, 1.5 WTE occupational therapist, 0.5 WTE speech therapist, a dietician and a social worker. Patients' progress was discussed at the weekly multidisciplinary team meetings. The care pathway was developed by the stroke team to guide patient care during the first five days of admission. The development process consisted of review of research evidence and clinical guidelines, design of the ICP document, and its implementation on the unit with training sessions for the staff.

Mosimaneotsile 2000

Hawaii, USA

Stroke rehabilitation

Patients were cared for in a 100‐bedded private rehabilitation unit which catered for all types of patients including stroke. Multidisciplnary assessment was performed within 24 hours of admission. Reports of the assessments then guided treatment, goal‐setting and discharge planning. Regular multidisciplinary team conferences were conducted to discuss the patient's goals and progress.

Odderson 1993

Washington, USA

Acute stroke

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were cared for, but mostly likely a rehabilitation ward within an urban community hospital. Care pathway was developed by teams of physicians and professions allied to medicine, with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patient care followed specific guidelines (e.g. deep vein thrombosis prevention, artificial feeding, bowel programme). Medicare was introduced in 1982 and prospective payment system in 1983 ‐ hospital was asked to reduce length of stay for certain conditions such as stroke

Pasquarello 1990

Texas, USA

Acute stroke

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were cared for, but mostly likely a general internal medical ward within a teaching hospital. Patients in the stroke programme were exclusively managed by a clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Patient education was provided by weekly group meetings (stroke recovery group) for 45 minutes. CNS was also involved in post‐discharge care, outpatient program and nursing education

Ross 1997

Michigan, USA

Acute stroke

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were cared for, but mostly likely a general internal medical ward within a community hospital. Critical pathway was developed by multidisciplinary task force and consisted of specific protocols (e.g. telemetry, carotid duplex <24 hours, two CT scans) and pre‐defined outcome measures and items for variance analysis. There was pre‐implementation education program for every discipline

Schull 1992

Texas, USA

Acute stroke and rehabilitation

Patients were cared for in a neurology ward within a teaching hospital. There was a clinical nurse specialist as case manager. Case management was introduced as a cost‐containment tool

Sulch 2000

London, UK

Stroke rehabilitation

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were initially cared for (a general medical ward or acute stroke unit), but after randomisation, patients were transferred to a stroke rehabilitation unit within a teaching hospital. Care pathway was developed by a multidisciplinary group and implemented by an experienced nurse. There were special training sessions and a 3‐month pilot study

Wee 200

Mississippi, USA

Acute stroke and rehabilitation

Unclear what type of ward in which patients in either group were cared for, but mostly likely a mixture of neurology and general internal medical ward within a community hospital. Organisation of care was poorly described. Clinical pathway was designed by the stroke team and approved by medical care committee. No care manager was employed.

Widjaja 2002

Singapore

Acute stroke and rehabilitation

Organsation of care was poorly described. Stroke pathway was designed by the multidisciplinary team.

Wilkinson 2000

Brisbane, Australia

Acute stroke

Patients were managed in a stroke unit within a district general hospital. Stroke pathway project was led by a geriatrician and pathway designed by a multidisciplinary team. The project also included opening of a new acute stroke unit and acquisition of new equipment. Implementation of the pathway involved focus groups, team meetings, visits to other hospital units, audits, and educational sessions for the healthcare staff.

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Table 1. Organisational components of the care pathways assessed by the included studies
Comparison 1. Care pathway care versus standard care

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Death by the end of follow‐up Show forest plot

3

783

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.49, 1.57]

1.1 Randomised studies

1

152

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.77 [0.61, 5.14]

1.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

631

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.44, 1.07]

2 Death in hospital Show forest plot

4

1099

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.59, 1.25]

2.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 Non‐randomised studies

4

1099

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.59, 1.25]

3 Dependency at discharge (mean Functional Indepedence Measure) Show forest plot

2

667

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.77 [‐7.31, ‐0.23]

3.1 Randomised studies

1

121

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.90 [‐14.58, 4.78]

3.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

546

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.60 [‐7.40, 0.20]

4 Dead or dependent (modified Rankin Score >2) by the end of follow‐up Show forest plot

1

152

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.36 [0.68, 2.72]

4.1 Randomised studies

1

152

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.36 [0.68, 2.72]

4.2 Non‐randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Discharged to Institutional care Show forest plot

7

1613

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.79 [0.55, 1.13]

5.1 Randomised studies

1

152

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.57 [0.24, 1.35]

5.2 Non‐randomised studies

6

1461

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.82 [0.55, 1.23]

6 Death in hospital or discharged to institutional care Show forest plot

3

842

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.61, 1.05]

6.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 Non‐randomised studies

3

842

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.61, 1.05]

7 Discharged to home Show forest plot

7

1613

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.18 [0.88, 1.59]

7.1 Randomised studies

1

152

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.14 [0.56, 2.32]

7.2 Non‐randomised studies

6

1461

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.20 [0.84, 1.70]

8 Complication: Pneumonia Show forest plot

4

797

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.53, 1.50]

8.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.2 Non‐randomised studies

4

797

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.53, 1.50]

9 Complication: Urinary tract infection Show forest plot

6

1283

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.51 [0.34, 0.79]

9.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.2 Non‐randomised studies

6

1283

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.51 [0.34, 0.79]

10 Complication: Deep vein thrombosis Show forest plot

2

490

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.92 [0.22, 16.70]

10.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

490

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.92 [0.22, 16.70]

11 Complication: Pressure sores Show forest plot

2

401

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.09, 3.45]

11.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

401

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.09, 3.45]

12 Complication: Dehydration Show forest plot

1

50

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.06 [0.00, 1.11]

12.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

12.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

50

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.06 [0.00, 1.11]

13 Complication: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance Show forest plot

1

50

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.48 [0.04, 5.65]

13.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

13.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

50

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.48 [0.04, 5.65]

14 Complication: Fever (all causes) Show forest plot

1

351

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.50, 1.32]

14.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

14.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

351

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.50, 1.32]

15 Complication: Seizures Show forest plot

2

401

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.30, 2.42]

15.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

15.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

401

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.30, 2.42]

16 Complication: Falls or fractures Show forest plot

2

401

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.20, 3.87]

16.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

16.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

401

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.20, 3.87]

17 Complication: Constipation Show forest plot

1

351

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.39, 1.31]

17.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

17.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

351

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.39, 1.31]

18 Complication: Myocardial infarction Show forest plot

1

139

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.56 [0.06, 39.39]

18.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

18.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

139

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.56 [0.06, 39.39]

19 Investigation: First or second computed tomography brain scan Show forest plot

4

1315

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.42 [1.12, 5.25]

19.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

19.2 Non‐randomised studies

4

1315

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.42 [1.12, 5.25]

20 Investigation: Computed tomography brain scan within 24 hours Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.12 [1.33, 3.38]

20.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

20.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.12 [1.33, 3.38]

21 Investigation: Carotid duplex study Show forest plot

3

766

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.79 [0.76, 4.20]

21.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

21.2 Non‐randomised studies

3

766

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.79 [0.76, 4.20]

22 Investigation: Echocardiography Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.08 [0.94, 4.58]

22.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

22.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.08 [0.94, 4.58]

23 Investigation: Electrocardiography Show forest plot

3

1035

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.92 [0.45, 1.89]

23.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

23.2 Non‐randomised studies

3

1035

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.92 [0.45, 1.89]

24 Investigation: Chest x‐ray Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.23, 1.31]

24.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

24.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.23, 1.31]

25 Investigation: Cerebral angiography (catheter or MR angiography) Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.55 [0.24, 51.91]

25.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

25.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.55 [0.24, 51.91]

26 Medication: Use of heparin (subcutaneous or intravenous) in acute period Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.23 [0.25, 6.01]

26.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

26.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.23 [0.25, 6.01]

27 Medication: Use of new antihypertensive therapy in the acute period Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.00, 4.65]

27.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

27.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.00, 4.65]

28 Medication: Use of intravenous fluids Show forest plot

1

351

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.62, 1.47]

28.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

28.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

351

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.62, 1.47]

29 Procedure: Urinary catheterisation for patients with incontinence Show forest plot

1

155

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.41, 1.48]

29.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

29.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

155

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.41, 1.48]

30 Procedure: Use of thrombo‐embolism deterrent stockings Show forest plot

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.46 [0.31, 6.94]

30.1 Randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

30.2 Non‐randomised studies

2

491

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.46 [0.31, 6.94]

31 Patient satisfaction Show forest plot

1

121

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.10 [‐1.91, ‐0.29]

31.1 Randomised studies

1

121

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.10 [‐1.91, ‐0.29]

31.2 Non‐randomised studies (no data)

0

0

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

32 Duration of hospital stay Show forest plot

6

1915

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.39 [‐2.80, 0.02]

32.1 Randomised studies

2

273

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

3.99 [‐0.29, 8.27]

32.2 Non‐randomised studies

4

1642

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.89 [‐2.95, ‐0.82]

33 Readmission or emergency department attendance after discharge Show forest plot

2

110

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.11 [0.03, 0.39]

33.1 Randomised studies

1

60

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.04, 0.59]

33.2 Non‐randomised studies

1

50

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.03 [0.00, 0.63]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. Care pathway care versus standard care