Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Patients in the treatment condition will receive Problem Solving Therapy (PST), a group training for 8 weeks, in addition to standard care. The therapy teaches patients to solve problems in a systemat
Sponsors
Erasmus University Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. First and only stroke; 2. Between 18 and 75 years of age; 3. Being treated in the outpatient phase of rehabilitation; 4. Able to follow a 1 hour groupsession each week; 5. Legally capable.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Progressive neurological disorders; 2. Life expectancy less than 12 months; 3. Insufficient understanding of the Dutch language; 4. Drug or alcohol abuse; 5. Subdural haematoma.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measures are coping style and quality of life. These are measured using validated questionnaires at timepoints T0 (before intervention), T1 (after intervention), T2 (6 months after intervention) and T3 (12 months after intervention). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measures are health care consumption, depression and participation. These are measured using validated questionnaires at timepoints T0 (before intervention), T1 (after intervention), T2 (6 months after intervention) and T3 (12 months after intervention). The cost-effectiveness of the intervention will be assesses as well. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactM.M. Visser
P.O. Box 2040
Outcome results
None listed