Abstract WP396: Barriers to Stroke Coordinator Practice

Background: Stroke coordinators (SC) are key stroke program personnel. However, little is known about the SC role or barriers to practice. We designed a role study to better understand barriers to SCs practice and contributors to burnout and and turnover. Methods: a role survey was developed using Dillman’s Tailored Design Methods and addressed orientation to role, mentoring and barriers to practice. The voluntary survey was distributed by email through three stroke organizations in Illinois and targeted SCs and advanced practice nurses (APN) with stroke program responsibilities. Results: 40 participants from 33 different facilities responded to the role survey. 65% of respondents identified as SC, 30% as stroke program manager/director, 20% as an APN. 17% had worked at other facilities previously as a stroke coordinator or similar role. 46% of respondents reported not having adequate resources to perform duties as stroke coordinator. Top reported moderate or extreme barriers to success in the role were l...