Did you or someone you know experience an acute ischemic stroke? Your input is needed on a protocol considering Tenecteplase versus Alteplase for people who have had a stroke.
Skills / interests: Patient and public input
Would you be interested in helping us with this article focused on Tenecteplase versus Alteplase for people with acute ischemic stroke?
I am looking for a patient or member of the public who would be willing to provide feedback for a Cochrane protocol, “Tenecteplase versus Alteplase for acute ischemic stroke”. When we say ‘patients and the public’, we mean patients and potential patients, carers, people who use health and social care services, and people or organizations that represent these groups.
A protocol is a plan for a systematic review. Patient and public input at protocol stage is integral to ensure that the completed systematic review will be helpful to patients and carers with healthcare decision making.
If you are interested in providing peer review, please include your e-mail address in your response. This will allow us to confirm your enrolment in our editorial management system (called Editorial Manager) and ensure that you can receive the review assignment.
Thank you in advance for your consideration!
Cochrane
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