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Play-based interventions improve physical function for people with adult-acquired brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
CONCLUSION: Play-based interventions for people with adult acquired brain injury are more effective in improving balance and independence, which may be due to them being more enjoyable than traditional therapy. PMID: 26869595 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - February 11, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Saywell N, Taylor N, Rodgers E, Skinner L, Boocock M Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

A systematic review of the impact of stroke on social support and social networks: Associated factors and patterns of change.
CONCLUSION: Following a stroke non-kin contact is vulnerable, strain is observed within the family unit, and poor social support is associated with depressive symptoms. PMID: 26330297 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - September 1, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Northcott S, Moss B, Harrison K, Hilari K Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

Developing complex interventions: lessons learned from a pilot study examining strategy training in acute stroke rehabilitation.
Conclusions:It is feasible and acceptable to administer both intervention protocols as an adjunct to acute inpatient rehabilitation, and strategy training shows promise for reducing disability. PMID: 24113727 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - October 10, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Skidmore ER, Dawson DR, Whyte EM, Butters MA, Dew MA, Grattan ES, Becker JT, Holm MB Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research

The implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation services for stroke survivors living in the community: the results of a Delphi consensus process.
Conclusions:Consensus on the provision of evidence-based community stroke rehabilitation has been reached. Commissioning services with a clearly defined remit, which can deliver tailored care to individual stroke patients, is a challenge that needs further exploration. PMID: 23405023 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - February 12, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Fisher RJ, Walker MF, Golton I, Jenkinson D Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research