BE FAST vs. FAST: A Study in the General Public.

BE FAST vs. FAST: A Randomized Trial Comparing Retention of Stroke Symptoms Between Two Mnemonics in the General Public.

A randomized, blinded prospective study assessing retention of two stroke mnemonics (BE FAST and FAST) in the general public after receiving brief stroke education. Participants were randomized to one of two education arms and retention was tested at 3 different time intervals.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject 18 years of age or older
2. Subject speaks English (Does not need interpreter)
3. Subject able to read English
4. Subject willing to provide a phone number for future follow up
5. Subject willing and agreeable to up to 2 phone follow up calls
6. Subject willing to provide verbal consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject non-English speaking (needs interpreter)
2. Subject has visual or hearing impairment
3. Subject has history of Dementia or a learning disability
4. Subject had stroke education within the past year
5. Subject had a previous stroke