Topic: Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
At the start of the study, stroke survivors are interviewed in order to find out about their experience and views of psychological services. In addition, staff at stroke services and psychological ser
Sponsors
University of Central Lancashire
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Case note review All stroke patients on the acute stroke unit will be identified over one week during the usual care period (prior to process mapping and development of the implementation package), and one week during the period of rolling out the implementation package. Main Trial Consecutive stroke patients admitted to the acute stroke units will be identified who: 1. Survive to day 3 post-stroke or being discharged prior to day 3 2. Lives within catchment area of trust 3. Aged 18 or over Process Evaluation Stroke patients and carers Stroke patients and carers will be purposely selected (12 per site) to recruit a balance in sex, age (younger and older), stroke severity (mild, moderate and severe), communication abilities and time since stroke. Staff Staff working within the stroke hospital settings within each of the sites. This may include nurses, doctors, OTs, physiotherapists, allied health professionals, reflecting the range of staff involved in the care pathway at each site.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The participant exclusion criteria is the same for all three elements (casenote review, main trial and process evaluation) and are as follows: 1. Living outside area catchment area of trust 2. Aged under 18 3. Lacks capacity AND has no friend/relative/carer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Health Questionnaire 9 item (PHQ-9) at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Behavioual Outcomes of Anxiety Scale (BOA) at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months 2. Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 item (GAD-7) at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months 3. Impact of Events Scale 6-items at 6 weeks and 6 months 4. Stroke Aphasia Depression Questionnaire 10 item (SADQ-10) at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months 5. Work and Social Adjustment Scale 5-items at 6 weeks and 6 months | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactElizabeth Lightbody
Outcome results
None listed