Self-management intervention for mobility for people with stroke.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Feasibility of a self-management intervention for improving mobility for patients following stroke in the community.
IRAS ID
269079
Contact name
Sheeba Rosewilliam
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN15728885
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Feasibility of a self-management intervention for improving mobility for patients following stroke in the community.
Stroke affects walking, upper-limb function and speech leading to emotional and financial problems and a reduced quality of life for the survivors. Walking is a major problem in two-thirds of stroke survivors causing difficulties in doing normal tasks of daily-living and social activities. Annually, 152,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke, with a predicted 123% increase in the number of people living with the after-effects of a stroke by the year 2035. This will result in a huge strain on the resources of an already overburdened health-service.
Patients are offered limited rehabilitation opportunities in the community, which causes them to feel abandoned and unable to reach their maximum potential. We can improve this situation and help patients by offering them opportunities to help themselves through self-management interventions that enable patients to recognise and manage their own health.
This project will test feasibility of a self-management intervention for improving the patients’ walking, and their emotional well-being.Ninety people with stroke recruited through NHS community teams will be randomly split between two groups: treatment group will get self-management intervention with education in walking safely, exercises, and peer-support within a group of fellow patients. Participants will be encouraged to set their own goals, monitor their progress and receive advice from a therapist when required. The second group of 45 patients will be instructed in safe walking techniques and encouraged to take regular walks.
All participants will be assessed when they are recruited, at three months and six months for their walking ability, achievement of their goals, confidence and emotional health. Patients’ views about the intervention and its feasibility will be collected using focus-groups.
The study will take place in the community over a period of two years.
REC name
South West - Cornwall & Plymouth Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/SW/0071
Date of REC Opinion
11 Jun 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion