November 11, 2011
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation 2011 Oct 10. [Epub ahead of print]
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Date of publication: October 2011
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study aims to identify the key factors that are necessary to account for in planning and developing rehabilitation and community services for stroke based on users’ perspectives.
Length of publication: 11 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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Posted by joannetaylor33
August 11, 2011
Source: The Health Foundation
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Date of publication: June 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This Health Foundation report reviews evidence concerning the relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of community-based treatment regimes. In particular, it focuses on the evidence for shifting acute inpatient and day case services from hospital into the community.
Length of publication: 50 pages
Leave a Comment » | Health service provision, Report, Stroke, Volume 3 Issue 7 | Tagged: Community, Early supported discharge | Permalink
Posted by joannetaylor33
March 11, 2011
Source: Stroke Improvement
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Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Website
In a nutshell: A new community stroke resource is now available on the Stroke Improvement Programme website. The resource is designed to support innovative practice and the sharing of knowledge across rehabilitation. It comprises a collection of material including evidence from literature and research, business cases, presentations and documentation related to community stroke services.
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January 11, 2011
Source: British Journal of Nursing 2010 Sep; 19 (16): 1033-1038
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Date of publication: September 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study describes a service development project undertaken in Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s community stroke rehabilitation team to identify and explore the unique contributions of community stroke rehabilitation nurses in an established ESD team.
Length of publication: 6 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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October 11, 2010
Source: International Journal of Stroke 2010 Jun; 5 (3): 178-186
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Date of publication: June 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This systematic review pools data from all retrieved studies comparing the functional benefits of home-based vs. centre-based rehabilitation for community-dwelling people with stroke. The results suggest that service provision should shift towards more home-based services for the rehabilitation of people with stroke living at home.
Length of publication: 9 page article
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July 11, 2010
Source: International Journal of Stroke 2010 Jun; 5 (3): 178-186
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Date of publication: June 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: The aim of this systematic review was to pool data from all studies comparing the functional benefits of home-based vs. centre-based community rehabilitation for people with stroke. The study concludes that the provision of rehabilitation for people living in the community should trend towards home-based.
Length of publication: 9 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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April 11, 2010
Source: Commission for Rural Communities
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Date of publication: March 2010
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) has given stroke survivors in rural areas the opportunity to comment on their personal experiences of care and the services they have received. Information from patients, families and service providers suggest that living in the countryside can affect the quality of stroke care. The CRC’s research highlights that new ways of working are needed to improve health outcomes and access to services for stroke survivors in rural areas.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
Some important notes: The full report can be viewed online at www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/files/Stroke%20report.pdf
Leave a Comment » | Health service provision, News, Press Release, Stroke, Volume 2 Issue 3 | Tagged: Community, Rural, Service delivery, Service improvement | Permalink
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April 11, 2010
Source: The Stroke Association and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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Date of publication: March 2010
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This joint report from the Stroke Association and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy outlines a four part vision for community based physiotherapy care. The aim of the report is to enhance the quality and productivity of services and to help make long-term cost savings.
Length of publication: 24 pages
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Posted by joannetaylor33
November 11, 2009
Source: Evidence Based Nursing 2009 Oct; 12 (4): 120
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Date of publication: October 2009
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: This study examined the increased risk of stroke to patients who smoke, drink alcohol, take little physical exercise and do not eat their recommended allowance of fruit and vegetables.
Length of publication: 1 page article
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Posted by Jo
November 11, 2009
Source: Stroke Improvement eBulletin Issue 38
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Date of publication: October 2009
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: This guidance briefing considers the issue of early supported diascharge and summarises the National Stroke Strategy recommendations, one current academic approach, and outlines six different models of community service for stroke patients.
Length of publication: 1 page
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October 11, 2009
Source: Annals of Neurology 2009 Apr; 66 (2): 165-170
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Date of publication: April 2009
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This community study investigates the link between ischemic stroke and the number of fast food restaurants in a neighbourhood. The results suggest that the risk of stroke increases by 1% for each fast food restaurant in the area.
Length of publication: 5 page article
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Posted by Jo
October 11, 2009
Source: BBC 24th September 2009
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Date of publication: September 2009
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A new community stroke service to provide care and support for stroke victims is being launched in North Somerset. The service will consist of four health and care specialists from the NHS, North Somerset Council and the Stroke Association. The team will be made up of a specialist nurse, a family and carer support services co-ordinator, a communication support co-ordinator and a development worker.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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