Research and data

We lead applied research in stroke and health system improvement. By turning data into evidence-based insights, we help hospitals and policymakers make smarter decisions. Real-time data drives action and better care.

What Data We Collect

RES-Q gathers high-quality, patient-level stroke care data across the full care pathway — from pre-hospital through acute, post-acute, and rehabilitation stages. We focus on key performance indicators, enabling hospitals to monitor their care quality and receive actionable feedback via dashboards and downloadable reports.

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World Stroke Report

As part of our commitment to improving stroke care worldwide, the Health Management Institute publishes the World Stroke Report based on data collected through the RES-Q Registry. The report provides international benchmarking of stroke care quality indicators and demonstrates how continuous quality monitoring can drive better patient outcomes.

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RES-Q Publications

The RES-Q platform is one of the world’s largest stroke quality registries, used in nearly 100 countries. It enables hospitals to collect standardized data in minutes and compare treatment performance at local, national, and global levels. Insights from RES-Q have already led to dozens of peer-reviewed publications, driving improvements in stroke care worldwide.

Data Opened for Research

Researchers may request access to data under the oversight of the RES-Q Global Scientific Committee. Access is granted only after review, ethics committee approval, and signing the appropriate data-use agreements.

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Policy

We strictly comply with GDPR and applicable national data-protection laws. Data use is based on legitimate and public interest grounds, and hospitals are responsible for following their own regional consent regulations. Data is securely stored and accessible only by authorized parties, including the submitting hospital, the RES-Q Global Scientific Committee, and approved researchers.