PARAS v1

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A feasibility, acceptability and fidelity study of a multifaceted behaviour change intervention targeting free-living physical activity and sedentary behaviour after stroke.

• IRAS ID

  249201

• Contact name

  Sarah Moore

• Contact email

  s.a.moore@ncl.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 5 months, 27 days

• Research summary

  Background: Physical activity levels are low and sedentary behaviour is high after stroke reducing function; well-being and quality of life.

  Aim: This study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of a theory- and evidence-based multifaceted behaviour change intervention targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviour after stroke.

  Design and Setting: Feasibility study set in community stroke services in the North East of England.

  Participants:
  Stroke survivors: Adult community dwelling stroke survivors currently receiving stroke rehabilitation in the study catchment area, with the capacity to provide informed consent and the capability to undertake a supported self-management physical activity intervention programme (e.g. not requiring high levels of hands on therapy for function). Participants must not have any contraindications to engaging in physical activity or have been advised by their GP/consultant not to exercise. (n= up to 45)
  Health care professionals (HCPs): Currently working as a healthcare professional (e.g. physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants) delivering home/community based stroke rehabilitation. Capacity and willingness to undertake intervention programme training, delivery and evaluation throughout study duration. Ability to deliver the intervention programme to up to five stroke survivors. (n= up to 12)
  Intervention: A supported self-management intervention will target the physical activity and sedentary behaviour of the stroke survivors. The personalised intervention will incorporate: goal setting; action planning; barrier identification; coping planning; self-monitoring and feedback. The stroke survivors will be supported by trained healthcare professionals on at least two occasions who will provide individualised tools to support behaviour change e.g. workbook, physical activity diaries; pedometers; information on local resources.

  The consultation behaviour of the HCPs supporting the stroke survivors to become more physically active/reduce sedentary time will be targeted by a theory-based training programme.
  
  Outcomes: The study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of the intervention.
  Study length: 18 months

• REC name

  North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  18/NE/0255

• Date of REC Opinion

  12 Sep 2018

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion