Improving stroke rehabilitation outcome measures
Strategies to Promote the Implementation of Outcome Measures in Stroke Rehabilitation
This study is trying out new ways to help stroke rehabilitation centers use two specific tests to better measure how well patients are recovering with their arm movements.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT04888416 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to implement and evaluate strategies to enhance the use of two specific upper extremity motor outcome measures, the Fugl-Meyer Assessment and the Action Research Arm Test, in stroke rehabilitation. An interdisciplinary team will tailor a package of implementation strategies, known as I-STROM, to promote the adoption of these measures across various rehabilitation settings. The study will utilize a mixed-methods design, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data to assess the effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of the I-STROM strategies. Stakeholder input, including occupational therapy practitioners and administrators, will guide the tailoring process to ensure relevance and practicality in real-world settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are occupational therapists and administrators involved in stroke care at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving occupational therapy services or are not involved in the evaluation of stroke survivors will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors by standardizing and enhancing the use of evidence-based outcome measures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in implementing evidence-based practices in rehabilitation settings, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Occupational therapist with license in Ohio or administrator who oversees therapists; employed at OSUWMC; completes initial evaluations with stroke patients; oversees evaluations at OSUWMC; for chart audits, patients will have a stroke diagnosis, receive occupational therapy services at OSUWMC, and undergone an evaluation with an occupational therapist Exclusion Criteria: * Employees not involved in the evaluation/oversight of stroke survivor care
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lisa Juckett, PhD — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Lisa Juckett, PhD
- Email: lisa.juckett@osumc.edu
- Phone: 614-657-9322
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.