title: [Research possibilities of stroke databanks].
abstract: Stroke data banks (SDBS) have a growing importance in clinical research. They can be applied to a multitude of clinical issues. Hospital-based uni- or multicentered SDBS usually focus on syndromatology, pathogenesis and etiology. In contrast, classical epidemiological studies center upon complete case ascertainment within a geographically defined area (stroke registry). SDBS differ from conventional case series by their systematic collection of data within a specified time frame. Their main importance is the possibility to generate hypotheses quickly and cost-effectively. These hypotheses can serve as a basis for further prospective clinical studies. SDBS also show an important interaction with the design and conduct of clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: Institut zur Erforschung und Verhütung des Schlaganfalls, Neurologische Abteilung, Landesnervenklinik Gugging, Osterreich.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brainin
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria / Q000453:epidemiology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003625:Data Collection / Q000191:economics; D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence