This
research provides additional knowledge in identifying SPC
patient characteristics that predict achievement of hypertension
and diabetes outcomes 6 months following their
admission to a SPC following TIA or stroke. The risk factors
of hypertension and diabetes were selected as the focus of
this study as they are two of the most important modifiable
risk factors for stroke (Canadian Stroke Guidelines, 2008).
Both are highly treatable if patients receive the appropriate
medications and are effectively counseled and monitored
in their medication adherence and in making other
lifestyle changes to effect risk reduction