Treating visual inattention in stroke patients using a scanning wall.

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Treating visual inattention/ neglect in acute stroke patients using a therapy scanning wall.

• IRAS ID

  273538

• Contact name

  Natalie Sharp

• Contact email

  natalie.sharp2@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Mid Cheshire NHS Trust

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  n/a, n/a

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 4 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  A pilot study to explore the possible benefits and practical implications of use of a created therapy scanning wall, on the Stroke unit at Leighton Hospital, Crewe.\n\nData collection will take place over a 4 month period, with a minimum of 15 patients. All patients admitted with an acute stroke, who have a visual inattention on assessment will be considered for inclusion. Consent will be gained for participation. All patients will receive standard care with study participants receiving this additional intervention, over a 2 week period. \nThe standard used outcome measure for visual inattention on the ward will be used. An Albert’s test measurement will be taken at baseline, and this will be repeated on day 7 and day 14. \nThe created paper recording sheet of the scanning wall will be completed at baseline, day 7 and day 14.

• REC name

  Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  20/YH/0075

• Date of REC Opinion

  28 Apr 2020

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion