Observational studyClinical rehabilitation2020
Six-month reviews for stroke survivors: a study of the modified Greater Manchester Stroke Assessment Tool with care home residents.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Primary care-based interventions for post-stroke follow-up for long-term care: a systematic review.Family practice · 2026Pooled it
- Exploring variation in the six-month review for stroke survivors: a national survey of current practice in England.BMC health services research · 2025Article
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- [Position paper on stroke aftercare of the German Stroke Society-Part 1: long-term care after stroke: status quo of the reality and deficits of care in Germany].Der Nervenarzt · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore the feasibility of using a stroke-specific toolkit for six-month post-stroke reviews in care homes to identify unmet needs and actions.
designAn observational study including qualitative interviews to explore the process and outcome of reviews.
settingUK care homes.
participantsStroke survivors, family members, care home staff (review participants) and external staff involved in conducting reviews (assessors).
interventionsModified Greater Manchester Stroke Assessment Tool (GM-SAT).
resultsThe observational study provided data on 74 stroke survivors across 51 care homes. In total, out of 74, 45 (61%) had unmet needs identified. Common unmet needs related to blood pressure, mobility, medicine management and mood. We conducted 25 qualitative interviews, including 13 review participants and 12 assessors. Three overarching qualitative themes covered acceptability of conducting reviews in care homes, process and outcomes of reviews, and acceptability of modified GM-SAT review toolkit. The modified GM-SAT review was positively valued, but stroke survivors had poor recall of the review event including the actions agreed. Care home staff sometimes assisted with reviews and highlighted their need for training to support day-to-day needs of stroke survivors. Assessors highlighted a need for clearer guidance on the use of the toolkit and suggested further modifications to enhance it. They also identified organizational barriers and facilitators to implementing reviews and communicating planned actions to GPs and other agencies.
conclusionThe modified GM-SAT provides a feasible means of conducting six-month reviews for stroke survivors in care homes and helps identify important needs. Further modifications have enhanced acceptability. Full implementation into practice requires staff training and organizational changes.
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