关键词: 周末效应; 卒中; 急救医疗服务; 死亡率

Abstract:

In the research of the relationship between admission time and mortality, experts found that the mortality of weekend admission is higher than workday admission's. This phenomenon is called ‘Weekend Effect’. There are considerable studies have been conducted all over the world in order to reduce stroke mortality and disability. The purpose of this article is to give a review on the weekend effect on stroke and further recognizing on the weekend effect, such as background, mechanism and prevention in recent years.

Key words: Weekend effect; Stroke; Emergency medical services; Mortality