What Do Spanish Speakers Think of the Andar, Hablar, Ojos, Rostro, Ambos Brazos o Piernas (AHORA) Stroke Tool?

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Manuscript

Publication Date

12-26-2021

Keywords

patient education, health awareness, public health, stroke, ahora stroke scale

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion

Abstract

AHORA (Andar, Hablar, Ojos, Rostro, Ambos Brazos o Piernas) is a Spanish language tool to identify stroke symptoms. A survey of 300 primarily Spanish-speaking, non-medical professionals was conducted to assess the acceptance of the tool, specifically about ease of understanding and ability to implement it. The overwhelming majority of respondents reacted very positively to the tool, finding it quite easy to learn, teach, and understand. Respondent feedback, pitfalls, and questions for further research are presented.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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