Stroke Circulatory System Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
The activity levels of stroke patients treated on a new purpose-built stroke unit (designed as an 'enriched environment' to reduce sedentary behaviours and promote mobility) will be compared to those
Sponsors
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged >18 years 2. Within 72 h of admission to the stroke ward 3. Patient able to provide informed consent to participate in the study 4. Living within the local community services catchment area
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis which is likely to interfere with rehabilitation e.g. issues with infection control 2. Palliative treatment approach being provided
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity measured using wrist-worn accelerometers between baseline and 3 to 7 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Level of dependency measured using the modified Rankin Scale at discharge and 6 weeks 2. Ability to perform activities of daily living measured using the Barthel Index at discharge and 6 weeks 3. Quality of life and participation measured using the Stroke Impact Scale at discharge and 6 weeks | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed