Methodology of the Stroke Self-Management Rehabilitation Trial: An International, Multisite Pilot Trial

Stroke is a major cause of long-term adult disability with many survivors living in the community relying on family members for on-going support. However, reports of inadequate understanding of rehabilitation techniques are common. A self-management DVD-based observational learning tool may help improve functional outcomes for survivors of stroke and reduce caregivers' burden.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Kelly M. Jones, Rohit Bhattacharjee, Rita Krishnamurthi, Sarah Blanton, Alice Theadom, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Amanda Thrift, Priya Parmar, Annick Maujean, Annemarei Ranta, Emmanuel Sanya, Valery L. Feigin, SMART Study Group Source Type: research