None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Returning to work after a stroke is an important rehabilitation milestone, and is associated with better physical and mental health outcomes. This study will pilot and evaluate feasibility of a return to work coordination service (known as RESET) that uses telecommunication to increase access to people who have had a stroke. The overall aim of this study is to test procedures and assessment measures that can be used in a full clinical trial of RESET, evaluating acceptability to participants, and satisfaction with the intervention.
Interventions
1. A letter will be sent to the participant’s nominated GP/specialist informing them of their study participation.
2. RESET: The RESET program links participants with a RESET Coordinator who will support their return to work goals for up to six months post stroke. The program is delivered remotely which means it can be offered to people who might not be able to attend face-to-face meetings due to distance, time or convenience. The RESET Coordinator will meet with the person via telephone or tele
1. A letter will be sent to the participant’s nominated GP/specialist informing them of their study participation. 2. RESET: The RESET program links participants with a RESET Coordinator who will support their return to work goals for up to six months post stroke. The program is delivered remotely which means it can be offered to people who might not be able to attend face-to-face meetings due to distance, time or convenience. The RESET Coordinator will meet with the person via telephone or teleconference to determine a return to work plan, and then continue to provide follow up support and ensure referrals and linkage with appropriate services, organisations and stakeholders (covering all aspects including health, financial, employment and social supports). The RESET intervention will be delivered for up to 6 months post stroke. There is no limit to number of or duration of sessions delivered in that time frame as long as return to work/staying at work remains the central goal. All interactions with the client and other stakeholders will be documented in the RESET Service Record, which will be audited at the end of the study. For this study the intervention will be delivered by either university researchers or by the existing Stroke Association of Victoria Stay at Work Initiative Coordinator.
Sponsors
Deakin University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria (1) aged 18-75 years; (2) diagnosed with stroke in last 2.5 months. Diagnoses include ICD-11 diagnoses (or equivalent, depending on local coding systems) of Intracerebral haemorrhage, Subarachnoid haemorrhage, Cerebral ischemic stroke, or Stroke not known if ischaemic or haemorrhagic; (3) meet criteria of employment prior to stroke (1 hour or more per week for pay/profit/commission/ payment in kind or in a family business).); (4) Reside in Victoria.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria (1) Currently engaged in WorkCover; (2) No ready access to a telephone; (3) Inability to complete informed consent or research procedures (including due to factors including lack of capacity, insufficient English, significant aphasia); (4) Acute suicidality or medical instability. (5) Pregnancy (will be referred for appropriate supports)
Outcome results
None listed