MOVement BEhaviours by people with lasting Post Stroke Shoulder Pain
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring affected upper limb movement behaviours of people with lasting post stroke shoulder pain
IRAS ID
256660
Contact name
Nick Ward
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University College London
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
19/NS/0070, North Scotland REC
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study aims to understand if maladaptive movement reduction behaviours are present in stroke survivors who have lasting (>1month) post stroke shoulder pain (pain in their hemiplegic arm). It has been shown in the general population that one of the key predictors of perceived disability in people with musculoskeletal disorders is the presence of depression and kinesiophobia (fear of movement of the affected limb). Therefore, this study aims to identify if this ‘kinesiophobia’ phenomenon exists in the stroke survivor population who have established hemiplegic arm pain. This study will use the validated Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia to identify levels of kinesiophobia in this population. Four additional questions will aim to establish how the participants mood may be affecting their movement behaviours and to establish their perceptions of how much they move their arm compared to what they perceive is an ideal amount of movement.
In addition, a masters student will explore via qualitative techniques what individual factors influences the movement behaviours of stroke survivors with post stroke shoulder pain. This will take the form of semi structure interviews, which will then be transcribed and analysed via thematic analysis. The interview topic guide has been constructed using the established framework of the theory of planned behaviour. This theorectical framework postulates that behaviour is affected by three main phenomena: perceived consequences of behaviour, perceived social pressure and beliefs around barriers to beneficial behaviours. It is hoped insights from this study may help clinicians to reflection on how stroke survivors are educated in relation to pain and hemiplegic arm movement.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
19/NS/0070
Date of REC Opinion
7 May 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion