Neuropsychological/Psychosocial Outcomes post Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Outcomes for survivors of Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage
IRAS ID
239097
Contact name
Colin Wilson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Belfast and Social Care Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 30 days
Research summary
Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a rare and severe type of stroke affecting individuals at a mean age of 55 years. The root cause of 85% of cases may be attributed to a ruptured intracranial aneurysm (Rinkel & Algra, 2011). Many survivors of SAH are within their most productive years of life, making the impact of this condition significantly challenging, particularly in terms of re-negotiating and adjusting to previous occupational and familial roles (Bederson et al. 2009). The proposed study aims to investigate the neurocognitive performance, mood, Valued Living and quality of life for individuals following Subarachnoid Haemorrhage. A number of neuropsychological measures will be used to investigate areas of cognitive function implicated following SAH. Accumulating the literary evidence available indicates inconclusive evidence surrounding the relationship between aneurysm location and profile of cognitive impairment. Therefore the current study seeks to broaden the knowledge base and explore whether a differential impact following stroke exists based on the anatomical site of the aneurysm. Specifically, this study will compare neuropsychological and psychosocial outcomes between individuals with aneurysms located within the anterior and posterior region of the brain.
REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
18/NI/0041
Date of REC Opinion
29 Mar 2018
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion