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.
St.Vincent's Health Melbourne
120 participants
Mar 1, 2008
Interventional
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patient admitted for rehabilitation with a primary diagnosis of acute stroke.
- Carers
Exclusion Criteria3
- Discharge from rehabiliation to nursing home.
- Primary cause of disabilities is a diagnosis other than stroke.
- Living more than one hour travel time from St.Vincent's Health Melbourne.
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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 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.
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ACTRN12608000042347