A Network Of Sites And ‘up-skilled’ Therapists To Deliver Best Practice Stroke Rehabilitation Of The Upper Limb.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$955,910.00
Summary
We aim, through our partnership, to bring better therapy to more stroke survivors. Effective therapies are available to improve hand function but survivors are not currently receiving these. We will systematically address this evidence-practice gap using knowledge-transfer methods to up-skill therapists and change practice behaviours. A network of sites and up-skilled therapists will deliver this therapy and sustain change. A template will guide future translational activities.
A Stratified Radomised Control Trial Of An Intensive, Comprehensive Aphasia Program To Compare Patient Outcomes Post Stroke With Usual Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$798,036.00
Summary
Aphasia is a chronic communication disability that affects language processing (talking, understanding, reading & writing) after a brain injury, such as a stroke. Access to rehabilitation services is highly variable, compounding experiences of social isolation, depression & poorer quality of life. Our intensive & comprehensive Aphasia LIFT program has yielded improvements in communication & quality of life, & may provide more cost effective rehabilitation. This study examines whether LIFT is mor ....Aphasia is a chronic communication disability that affects language processing (talking, understanding, reading & writing) after a brain injury, such as a stroke. Access to rehabilitation services is highly variable, compounding experiences of social isolation, depression & poorer quality of life. Our intensive & comprehensive Aphasia LIFT program has yielded improvements in communication & quality of life, & may provide more cost effective rehabilitation. This study examines whether LIFT is more effective than current models of usual care.Read moreRead less
The Best Service At The Best Time: Improving The Implementation Of Research For Children With Cerebral Palsy.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$893,089.00
Summary
Health outcomes for Australian children with cerebral palsy (CP) are reduced compared to similar children in other countries where there is greater uptake of research evidence in their management. This project will investigate strategies to facilitate the use of evidence-based outcomes among health professionals who work with children with CP to reduce hip dislocation, severe contractures and pain, and improve daily activity participation. This will in turn improve the health outcomes for Austra ....Health outcomes for Australian children with cerebral palsy (CP) are reduced compared to similar children in other countries where there is greater uptake of research evidence in their management. This project will investigate strategies to facilitate the use of evidence-based outcomes among health professionals who work with children with CP to reduce hip dislocation, severe contractures and pain, and improve daily activity participation. This will in turn improve the health outcomes for Australian children with CP.Read moreRead less