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Changing practice in the assessment and treatment of somatosensory loss in stroke survivors: protocol for a knowledge translation study

Overview of attention for article published in BMC Health Services Research, January 2018
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Title
Changing practice in the assessment and treatment of somatosensory loss in stroke survivors: protocol for a knowledge translation study
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BMC Health Services Research, January 2018
DOI 10.1186/s12913-018-2829-z
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Liana S. Cahill, Natasha A. Lannin, Yvonne Y. K. Mak-Yuen, Megan L. Turville, Leeanne M. Carey

Abstract

The treatment of somatosensory loss in the upper limb after stroke has been historically overshadowed by therapy focused on motor recovery. A double-blind randomized controlled trial has demonstrated the effectiveness of SENSe (Study of the Effectiveness of Neurorehabilitation on Sensation) therapy to retrain somatosensory discrimination after stroke. Given the acknowledged prevalence of upper limb sensory loss after stroke and the evidence-practice gap that exists in this area, effort is required to translate the published research to clinical practice. The aim of this study is to determine whether evidence-based knowledge translation strategies change the practice of occupational therapists and physiotherapists in the assessment and treatment of sensory loss of the upper limb after stroke to improve patient outcomes. A pragmatic, before-after study design involving eight (n = 8) Australian health organizations, specifically sub-acute and community rehabilitation facilities. Stroke survivors (n = 144) and occupational therapists and physiotherapists (~10 per site, ~n = 80) will be involved in the study. Stroke survivors will be provided with SENSe therapy or usual care. Occupational therapists and physiotherapists will be provided with a multi-component approach to knowledge translation including i) tailoring of the implementation intervention to site-specific barriers and enablers, ii) interactive group training workshops, iii) establishing and fostering champion therapists and iv) provision of written educational materials and online resources. Outcome measures for occupational therapists and physiotherapists will be pre- and post-implementation questionnaires and audits of medical records. The primary outcome for stroke survivors will be change in upper limb somatosensory function, measured using a standardized composite measure. This study will provide evidence and a template for knowledge translation in clinical, organizational and policy contexts in stroke rehabilitation. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) retrospective registration ACTRN12615000933550 .

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Unknown 135 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 23 17%
Student > Bachelor 16 12%
Student > Ph. D. Student 12 9%
Other 8 6%
Researcher 8 6%
Other 22 16%
Unknown 46 34%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Nursing and Health Professions 21 16%
Neuroscience 16 12%
Medicine and Dentistry 13 10%
Engineering 7 5%
Psychology 6 4%
Other 26 19%
Unknown 46 34%
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