Tailor & Connect – Staying connected: Personalising stroke recovery and rehabilitation through new technologies for people living with stroke living at home.

What is it?

This research project focusses on personalized stroke rehabilitation and recovery, exploring
tailored upper limb therapy for stroke survivors living in the community.

The project is recruiting 150 stroke survivors, with 50 participants from the Newcastle region. The study is open to individuals who are 3 to 18 months post-stroke and experiencing difficulty using their affected arm and hand. Participants will receive two “bursts” of evidence-based upper limb therapy via telehealth, alongside 7-8 in person assessments at Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) over a 12-month period. Participation does not interfere with other ongoing rehabilitation or therapy.

What involvement is required?

• 2 “bursts”(6 weeks each) of evidence-based upper limb therapy via telehealth
• 7-8 in-person assessments at HMRI over a 12-month period

Who is eligible?

• Adults over 18 years of age
• Individuals who are 3 to 18 months post-stroke and experiencing difficulty using their affected arm and hand

For more information and to register your interest in this research study, contact:

02 4042 0310
Vera Tse: veratse@newcastle.edu.au
https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/tailor-connect