ActivePhase 2ACTRN12608000042347

From rehabilitation to recovery: A model to optimise consumer and carer involvement in the first year post stroke

The first year after stroke: the efficacy of an intergrated approach aimed at facilitating stroke survivors and their carers to achieve personal goals in order to reduce post stroke depression and improve quality of life, compared to usual patient care approach.

Sponsor

St.Vincent's Health Melbourne

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2008

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Quality of Life Depression Stroke

Summary

Despite an acknowledgement of the significance of carer support and consumer involvement in recovery, to date there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding their impact on the outcome of rehabilitation programs for stroke patients. The aim of this study is to develop a consumer and carer centred model to assist with recovery and community reintegration in the first year after the onset of stroke.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is looking at: From rehabilitation to recovery: A model to optimise consumer and carer involvement in the first year post stroke. It is open to Both males and females, aged 18 and older. To take part, you generally need: Patient admitted for rehabilitation with a primary diagnosis of acute stroke. There are also some health conditions and factors that may prevent you from joining.

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Interventions

Collaborative goal setting with the patient and carer prior to discharge from rehabilitation. Monitoring of goal achievement and barriers to goal achievement. Collaborative problem solving to overco

Collaborative goal setting with the patient and carer prior to discharge from rehabilitation. Monitoring of goal achievement and barriers to goal achievement. Collaborative problem solving to overcome barriers. Facilitated referral to health and community agencies, tailored to needs. Promotion of healthy and active lifestyles. Promotion of self efficacy and self reliance. Providing targeted carer support through information provision, emotional support and practical support tailored to needs over a 12 month period. Minimum of four interventions, maximum twelve.