Evaluating a resource for occupational therapists to assess driving after stroke
Evaluating the Practice Resource for Driving After Stroke (PReDAS): A Concurrent, Multiple Baseline Study
This study is testing a new resource to help occupational therapists decide if stroke survivors can safely return to driving.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 8 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Western University, Canada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06303765 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the development and evaluation of the Practice Resource for Driving After Stroke (PReDAS), which aims to assist occupational therapists in assessing whether stroke survivors can safely resume driving. The resource provides evidence-based guidelines and tools for screening, decision-making, and communication regarding driving post-stroke. By addressing the challenges faced by healthcare providers in discussing driving with patients, the study seeks to improve the quality of care and support for stroke survivors. Occupational therapists working in acute stroke settings will be the primary participants in this evaluation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are practicing occupational therapists currently employed in acute stroke units.
Not a fit: Patients who are not occupational therapists or who are not working in acute stroke settings will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this resource could enhance the ability of occupational therapists to make informed recommendations about driving, ultimately improving patient safety and mobility.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been pilot studies addressing similar issues, the PReDAS represents a novel approach specifically tailored for occupational therapists in acute stroke care.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Practicing Occupational therapist * current employment on an acute stroke unit Exclusion Criteria: * there is already a participant enrolled who is located on the same stroke unit * the person already has reviewed a copy of the PReDAS
Where this trial is running
London, Ontario
- Western University — London, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Liliana Alvarez, PhD — Western University
- Study coordinator: April Vander Veen, PhD(c)
- Email: afrankr2@uwo.ca
- Phone: 519 400 4748
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.