Mission Matters Issue 3 Summer 2026 - Flipbook - Page 9
1 in every 4 people will suffer a stroke in their life time. To
potentially help yourself or someone else, remember the
BEFAST acronym to spot signs of stroke:
B - Balance: Sudden loss of balance of coordination
E - Eyes: Sudden changes in vision
F - Face: One side of the face drooping
A - Arms: Sudden weakness or numbness in one arm
S - Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty understanding
T - Time: Time to call emergency services 999 or 112 immediately
very helpful.
The StrokeLINK nursing team
provides regular check-ins post
discharge tailored to the patient's
individual needs. By guiding lifestyle
modifications and medication
compliance, StrokeLINK restores
confidence and significantly reduces
preventable hospital readmissions.
The Mater Stroke teams commitment
extends beyond the bedside into
global discovery. Hosting the UCD
Neurovascular Research Unit and the
HRB Stroke Clinical Trials Network
Ireland (HRB-SCTNI) the hospital is a
leading research hub, locally,
nationally and internationally.
Professor Peter Kelly, Dr John
McCabe, Professor Sean Murphy, Dr
Paul O'Brien, Ms Claire Connolly and
others, have led on several important
research studies including:
CONVINCE, PREVENT Stroke,
EPICS Pilot, BIOVASC, ESCAPE,
AVERT Dose, TEMPO2 & TICH3.
The recovery revolution in stroke care
is truly upon us!
Care Collective: At the heart of the Mater Stroke Service lies a talented,
caring and innovative team of professionals across multiple disciplines
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