Sleep & Mood in Stroke Rehab
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An examination of sleep and mood in predicting rehabilitation participation in an inpatient stroke population
IRAS ID
229207
Contact name
Leona Rose
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Lancaster
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
The research is seeking to explore patients’ level of engagement in rehabilitation activities such as physiotherapy and speech and language therapy following stroke. The study is interested in whether the mood of the patient or the quality of the sleep they have had the night before will impact on how much they are able to engage with rehabilitation activities. It will be conducted at Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester, which is part of the University Hospitals of South Manchester NHS Trust. \nResearch indicates that engaging with rehabilitation activities can have a positive impact on the patient’s recovery. Increased engagement in rehabilitation sessions leads to improved recovery rates for patients. There are a number of factors that can have an impact on a person’s ability to engage with rehabilitation activities, and research indicates that sleep and mood are both key elements. \nHowever, we remain unclear about which factor will have the most impact on a patients abilities to participate in rehabilitation, and if this factor (sleep or mood) is stable over time. If we know more about the impact of sleep and mood then we will be able to direct interventions while the patients is in hospital which will give patients the best chance of increased engagement in rehabilitation activities. \n
REC name
South Central - Berkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/SC/0421
Date of REC Opinion
8 Aug 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion