Experiences of upper-limb function after a stroke

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Exploring survivors’ and carers' views and experiences of upper-limb function, and rehabilitation after stroke.

• IRAS ID

  169383

• Contact name

  Alex Benham

• Sponsor organisation

  Research And Development

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 2 months, 31 days

• Research summary

  After stroke many patients' experience difficulties with using their arm and hand, which often affects their ability to carry out daily activities. This study will carry out interviews with stroke survivors' and their carers' to understand the impact that reduced arm function has had on daily activities and to explore the factors they believe helped or hindered their arm and hand recovery. By understanding the barriers faced by stroke survivors and things which facilitated their recovery, it will help to guide the development of future services to address these issues, and to help maintain arm and hand function in the long term.

• REC name

  Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  15/YH/0023

• Date of REC Opinion

  27 Jan 2015

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion