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A Network of Sites and Upskilled Therapists to Deliver Best-Practice Stroke Rehabilitation of the Arm : Protocol for a Knowledge Translation Study
Carey, Leeanne Cahill, Liana Sophia Blennerhassett, Jannette M. Nilsson, Michael Lannin, Natasha Thijs, Vincent Hillier, Susan Cadilhac, Dominique A. Donnan, Geoffrey Morris, Meg
Carey, Leeanne
Cahill, Liana Sophia
Blennerhassett, Jannette M.
Nilsson, Michael
Lannin, Natasha
Thijs, Vincent
Hillier, Susan
Cadilhac, Dominique A.
Donnan, Geoffrey
Morris, Meg
Author
Carey, Leeanne
Cahill, Liana Sophia
Blennerhassett, Jannette M.
Nilsson, Michael
Lannin, Natasha
Thijs, Vincent
Hillier, Susan
Cadilhac, Dominique A.
Donnan, Geoffrey
Morris, Meg
Churilov, Leonid
Walker, Michelle
Ramanathan, Shanthi
Pollack, Michael
May, Esther
Cloud, Geoff
McGowan, Sharon
Wijeratne, Tissa
Budge, Marc
McKinnon, Fiona
Olver, John
Hogg, Toni
Murray, Michael
Haslam, Brendon
Koukoulas, Irene
Nielsen, Brittni
Mak-Yuen, Yvonne
Turville, Megan
Neilson, Cheryl
Butler, Anna
Kim, Joosup
Matyas, Thomas
Cahill, Liana Sophia
Blennerhassett, Jannette M.
Nilsson, Michael
Lannin, Natasha
Thijs, Vincent
Hillier, Susan
Cadilhac, Dominique A.
Donnan, Geoffrey
Morris, Meg
Churilov, Leonid
Walker, Michelle
Ramanathan, Shanthi
Pollack, Michael
May, Esther
Cloud, Geoff
McGowan, Sharon
Wijeratne, Tissa
Budge, Marc
McKinnon, Fiona
Olver, John
Hogg, Toni
Murray, Michael
Haslam, Brendon
Koukoulas, Irene
Nielsen, Brittni
Mak-Yuen, Yvonne
Turville, Megan
Neilson, Cheryl
Butler, Anna
Kim, Joosup
Matyas, Thomas
Abstract
Implementation of evidence-informed rehabilitation of the upper limb is variable, and outcomes for stroke survivors are often suboptimal. We established a national partnership of clinicians, survivors of stroke, researchers, healthcare organizations, and policy makers to facilitate change. The objectives of this study are to increase access to best-evidence rehabilitation of the upper limb and improve outcomes for stroke survivors. This prospective pragmatic, knowledge translation study involves four new specialist therapy centers to deliver best-evidence upper-limb sensory rehabilitation (known as SENSe therapy) for survivors of stroke in the community. A knowledge-transfer intervention will be used to upskill therapists and guide implementation. Specialist centers will deliver SENSe therapy, an effective and recommended therapy, to stroke survivors in the community. Outcomes include number of successful deliveries of SENSe therapy by credentialled therapists; improved somatosensory function for stroke survivors; improved performance in self-selected activities, arm use, and quality of life; treatment fidelity and confidence to deliver therapy; and for future implementation, expert therapist effect and cost-effectiveness. In summary, we will determine the effect of a national partnership to increase access to evidence-based upper-limb sensory rehabilitation following stroke. If effective, this knowledge-transfer intervention could be used to optimize the delivery of other complex, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.
Keywords
stroke, implementation science, neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, somatosensory, healthcare services, occupational therapy, physiotherapy
Date
2023
Type
Journal article
Journal
Book
Volume
11
Issue
23
Page Range
1-16
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Allied Health
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open
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