Facilitated by funding from the EPSRC’s (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) IAA (Impact Accelerator Account), the University of Strathclyde partnered with NHS Lanarkshire to launch the Technology-Enriched Stroke Rehabilitation Hub at the University Hospital in Wishaw to help meet new National Institute for Health and Care...
A pioneering trial has significantly increased rehabilitation opportunities for stroke survivors immediately following a stroke, paving the way for better recovery outcomes.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.The trial at the rehabilitation hub has almost tripled the daily rehabilitation time for patients, adding an average of 53 minutes of additional therapy, bringing the daily total to 87 minutes.
“Patients began accessing the rehabilitation facility within days of experiencing a stroke with some continuing for up to four months until they were discharged.” The pilot, which involved 50 participants in their 30s to those in their 90s, has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients, their families and NHS staff.
Dr Sweeney added: “This model has proved to be a cost-effective way to increase the intensity and frequency of stroke rehabilitation. Patients receive a bespoke programme designed by NHS therapy staff and can visit the hub daily for up to two hours at a time, on top of their normal therapy, where they are guided by Band 2 and 4 rehabilitation and nursing support staff.
Dr Andy Kerr, Reader in Rehabilitation Engineering at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, led the project.
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