Improving goal-setting in stroke rehabilitation
Goal-setting in Stroke: From Guideline Towards Implementation: a Realist Evaluation
NA · Hasselt University · NCT06065397
This study is testing a new way to help stroke patients set and achieve their rehabilitation goals to see if it improves their satisfaction and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hasselt University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hasselt, Limburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06065397 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to integrate a quality improvement program focused on goal-setting into the rehabilitation care of stroke patients. It involves evaluating the implementation of this program by assessing its application in clinical practice, gathering feedback from both patients and healthcare professionals through questionnaires and interviews. The study will also explore the effectiveness of the program on patient outcomes, such as satisfaction and quality of life, and determine if any adjustments to the program are necessary based on the findings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults who have recently experienced a stroke and are receiving care in the participating healthcare facilities.
Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities that may complicate their rehabilitation process may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the rehabilitation process for stroke patients, leading to improved outcomes and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in implementing structured goal-setting programs in rehabilitation settings, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Professional healthcare providers Inclusion criteria: * Participants are employed in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and/or private practices/primary healthcare facilities located in the provinces: Province of Flemish Brabant, Brussels, Province of Walloon Brabant, Limburg * Participants have a social, medical profession/background, work in the management of healthcare services or quality of healthcare * Participants involved (direct or indirect) in the goal-setting process of the patients * Participants who master the Flemish or French language * Adult participants (≥18 years) Exclusion criteria: • Not giving informed consent Patients Inclusion criteria: * Participants after a stroke event. * Residence in one of the four participating sites, in outpatient care or receive treatment in first line zone * Participants who master the Flemish or French language * Adult participants (≥18 years) Exclusion criteria: * Not giving informed consent * Other severe comorbidities that interfere with the rehabilitation process or goal-setting process Informal caregivers Inclusion criteria: • Informal caregiver of a stroke patient admitted to one of the four participating sites
Where this trial is running
Hasselt, Limburg
- UHasselt — Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Annemie Spooren, prof dr — UHasselt
- Study coordinator: Annemie Spooren, prof dr
- Email: annemie.spooren@uhasselt.be
- Phone: +3211269332
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.
Conditions: Stroke, Implementation, Realist evaluation, Improvement program, Goal setting