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The Out-and-About Trial: Improving quality of life by increasing outdoor journeys after stroke [ 2010 - 2014 ]

Also known as: The Out-and-About Trial

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Sydney
Managed by University of Sydney
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/632721]

Researchers: Dr Annie Mccluskey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Patrick Kelly ,  Prof Jeremy Grimshaw ,  Prof Louise Ada ,  Prof Sandy Middleton
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Brief description Many stroke patients cannot walk well when they leave hospital nor use public transport. Escorted outdoor journeys with a rehabilitation therapist can improve outcomes and quality of life after stroke. Yet not many stroke patients do not receive this type of community rehabilitation. This project aims to evaluate an implementation program to change therapists' practice and increase outdoor journeys after stroke. Benefits include improved quality of life and well being for peope with stroke.

Funding Amount $AUD 586,009.28

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Behavioural intervention | Clinical Sciences | Chronic stroke patients | Economic evaluation of health care interventions | Evidence based clinical practice | Health services research | Improving the physical health of those with a disability | Improving the quality of life of those with a disability | Medical and Health Sciences | Occupational therapy | Physical therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy (Excl. Physiotherapy) | knowledge attitudes practice |
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