Source: NHS Improvement
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: Case Study
In a nutshell: This case study provides details of a seven day service developed at the Newton Abbot Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. The case study includes information on the overall impact and achievements of the service, plus details on the challenges faced.
Length of publication: 2 pages
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Source: Health Service Journal
Date of publication: January 2012
Publication type: Article
In a nutshell: This article describes how health professionals in north London have implemented the Camden stroke reach early discharge service (REDS). A National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence assessment of its approach showed that savings of £83,000 per 100,000 population can be achieved through reduction of an average of 10 stroke bed days and by reducing ongoing dependence on social care packages by an average of 19 hours per week.
Length of publication: 1 page article
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Source: NHS Improvement
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
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Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 2011 Nov-Dec; 18 (6): 676-684
Date of publication: November 2011
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study aims to determine the direct costs associated with outpatient rehabilitation services and medication in stroke.
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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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation 2011 Oct 10. [Epub ahead of print]
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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Source: BBC 23rd September 2011
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: Scientists in the Netherlands are using robotic legs to try to improve the movement of stroke patients. The prototype device works by training the body and mind of a patient to recover a more natural step. It is hoped a commercial version could be made available to rehabilitation centres around the world as early as next year.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: BBC 28th September 2011
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A rehabilitation programme in Middlesborough is claiming progress in treating stroke patients using intensive therapy methods. The programme aims to improve balance, movement and hand-eye co-ordination through gym use and boxing classes.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: August 2011
Publication type: Guide
In a nutshell: This new publication is intended to be a pragmatic guide for services who would like to improve psychological support for people with stroke. The target audience is clinical staff working in stroke services who would like to make local improvements but also stroke networks, SHA leads and commissioners of stroke services interested in large scale improvement in psychological support after stroke.
Length of publication: 28 pages
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Source: Nursing Times.net
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Date of publication: March 2011
Publication type: Opinion
In a nutshell: In this piece, Cynthia Bower, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission comments on the recent review ‘Supporting Life After Stroke’ and discusses the care provided to stroke sufferers after leaving hospital.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Nursing Times.net 17th June 2011
Date of publication: June 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: The Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust’s specialist stroke service has launched a scheme to treat recovering patients in their own homes. So far 40 patients have been through the pilot scheme which has been developed with NHS Devon and sees patients treated by specialist nurses.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Clinical Medicine 2011 Feb; 11 (1): 40-43
Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This paper examines the reductions in care costs that result from inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation for younger people with acquired brain injury.
Length of publication: 4 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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Source: Stroke Improvement
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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Stroke Mass Media
