Mind the gap: ways to enhance therapy provision in stroke rehabilitation

December 11, 2011

Source: NHS Improvement

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Date of publication: November 2011

In a nutshell: This document explores some of the different models adopted by therapy services to deliver rehabilitation in the context of major change within the NHS nationally and locally.

Length of publication: 52 pages


Simulating the impact of change: implementing best practice in stroke care

November 11, 2011

Source: London Journal of Primary Care March 2011

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Date of publication: March 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article presents the experience of healthcare decision-makers who used simulation to better understand the impact of adopting best practice in stroke care, as outlined in the National Stroke Strategy. It describes the process of developing a simulation model and how stakeholders were involved in testing the key questions, which they needed to answer in order to adopt a new commissioning strategy for stroke care.

Length of publication: 6 page article


Life after stroke services model

December 11, 2009

Source: The Stroke Association

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Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Care Pathway

In a nutshell: The Stroke Association has produced a new model of care for stroke sufferers. The model is designed to make it as easy and affordable as possible for health and social care commissioners to provide a comprehensive, high quality and client-centred stroke service.

Length of publication: 1 page


A guide to fast and seamless stroke care

July 11, 2009

Source: Health Service Journal 22nd June 2009

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Year of publication: June 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article discusses the issues surrounding good stroke care and states that services must be redesigned from the paramedic through to social care post-discharge. Different models of care are discussed and five priorities for improving stroke services are highlighted.

Length of publication: 2 page article


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