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Biopsychosocial intervention for stroke carers (BISC): results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial and nested qualitative interview study.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that a biopsychosocial intervention was acceptable to carers and can be delivered in group and one-to-one formats. Timing of approach and mode of intervention delivery is critical and requires tailoring to the carers individual needs. PMID: 32567356 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - June 20, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Walker MF, Birchall S, Cobley C, Condon L, Fisher R, Fletcher-Smith J, Golding-Day MR, Greensmith C, Kontou E, Matias O, Sprigg N, Thomas SA, Whitehead PJ Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

An augmented cognitive behavioural therapy for treating post-stroke depression: description of a treatment protocol.
We present a new psychological intervention designed to reduce depressive complaints after stroke. METHOD OF PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT: This intervention was based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles and was shown feasible in a pilot study. In order to meet the specific needs of stroke patients (concerning both sensori-motor, cognitive, and behavioural problems), we incorporated motivational interviewing, grief resolution, and psycho-education. We emphasised for each session to take into account the cognitive deficits of the patients (i.e. be concrete, accessible, structured, specific, and repeat information). More...
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - December 1, 2014 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kootker JA, Rasquin SM, Smits P, Geurts AC, van Heugten CM, Fasotti L Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

The cardiac model of rehabilitation for reducing cardiovascular risk factors post transient ischaemic attack and stroke: a randomized controlled trial.
Conclusion:The results suggest that standard cardiac rehabilitation programmes are a feasible and effective means of reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events for patients after minor stroke and transient ischaemic attack. PMID: 24121497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - October 11, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kirk H, Kersten P, Crawford P, Keens A, Ashburn A, Conway J Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research