There were no significant effects of organisational  interventions on lipid profile , HbA1c , medication adherence or recurrent cardiovascular events .
Pooled results indicated that educational interventions were not associated with clear differences in any of the review outcomes .
The estimated effects of organisational interventions were compatible with improvements and no differences in several modifiable risk factors .
BACKGROUND People with stroke or transient ischaemic attack ( TIA ) are at increased risk of future stroke and other cardiovascular events .
Evidence -based strategies for secondary stroke prevention have been established .
However , the implementation of prevention strategies could be improved .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of stroke service interventions for implementing secondary stroke prevention strategies on modifiable risk factor control , including patient adherence to prescribed medications , and the occurrence of secondary cardiovascular events .
Efficacy and safety of a TIA/stroke electronic support tool (FASTEST) trial: Study protocol
Background Strokes are a common cause of adult disability and mortality worldwide . Transient ischaemic attacks ( TIA ) are associated with a high risk of subsequent stroke , and rapid intervention has the potential to reduce stroke burden . This study will assess a novel electronic decision support ( EDS ) tool to allow general practitioners ( GPs ) to implement evidence -based care rapidly without full reliance on specialists . Methods / design This is a cluster r and omized controlled trial comparing  TIA/stroke management of GPs with access to the EDS tool versus usual care .  The intervention period is 12 months with a 3-month follow-up period for individual patients . Primary outcomes consist of stroke within 90 days of presenting event and adherence to the New Zeal and national TIA guideline . Discussion A positive study will provide strong evidence for widespread implementation of this tool in practice and has the potential to improve key outcomes for patients and reduce the burden of stroke . Trial registration Australia New Zeal and Clinical Trials Registry
There were no significant effects of organisational  interventions on lipid profile , HbA1c , medication adherence or recurrent cardiovascular events .
Pooled results indicated that educational interventions were not associated with clear differences in any of the review outcomes .
The estimated effects of organisational interventions were compatible with improvements and no differences in several modifiable risk factors .
BACKGROUND People with stroke or transient ischaemic attack ( TIA ) are at increased risk of future stroke and other cardiovascular events .
Evidence -based strategies for secondary stroke prevention have been established .
However , the implementation of prevention strategies could be improved .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of stroke service interventions for implementing secondary stroke prevention strategies on modifiable risk factor control , including patient adherence to prescribed medications , and the occurrence of secondary cardiovascular events .