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ArticleTranslational stroke research2026

Pedagogy and Enriched Environment for Rehabilitation in the HOME After Stroke (PEER-HOMEcare): Study Protocol for a Single-Group Feasibility Study.

Arve Opheim, Luca Oppici, Ann Marie Hestetun-Mandrup, Katharina S Sunnerhagen, Lena Rafsten, Guna Bērziņa, Agnese Kārkliņa, Marianne Løvstad, Hege Prag Øra, Lauren Marcos and 4 more

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Article in Translational stroke research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07517120 (Pedagogy and Enriched Environment for Rehabilitation in the Home After Stroke), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Pedagogy and Enriched Environment for Rehabilitation in the Home After Stroke (PEER-HOMEcare): Study Protocol for a Single-Group Feasibility Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorNorwegian School of Sport SciencesRan2026 to 2027Enrolled45ConditionsStrokeArmsEnvironmental Mapping Tool (using S.T.E.P.S), Daily Diary
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14 authors.

Arve OpheimCenter for Research and Education, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6793-0147
Luca OppiciThe Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7528-1714
Ann Marie Hestetun-MandrupCenter for Research and Education, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1833-0619
Katharina S SunnerhagenInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5940-4400
Lena RafstenInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2226-6227
Guna BērziņaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6826-2427
Agnese KārkliņaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9587-2391
Marianne LøvstadCenter for Research and Education, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8738-8401
Hege Prag ØraCenter for Research and Education, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8398-0651
Lauren MarcosCenter for Research and Education, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-9054-341X
Matheus PachecoCentre for Research, Training, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9822-981X
Aléxia FernandesCentre for Research, Training, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5720-1554
Linda SørensenCenter for Research and Education, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4088-4598
James Robert RuddThe Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway. jamesr@nih.no.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1546-576X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Home-based rehabilitation after stroke is increasingly important, as pressure on hospital services rise and recovery occurs mostly at home. Enriching the home (Environmental Enrichment, EE) represents a potential strategy to support rehabilitation by providing continuous task- and context-specific stimulation that promotes functional recovery through frequent and exploratory use of the affected arm. Exploratory behaviour - self-initiated, varied and adaptive movements - is an important driver of motor learning and neuroplasticity. While strong evidence from animal research demonstrates the benefits of EE for functional recovery, translation to human home-based rehabilitation remains limited. This study will investigate the feasibility of the Pedagogy and Enriched Environment for Rehabilitation in the HOME after stroke (PEER-HOMEcare) intervention. PEER-HOMEcare translates EE by introducing meaningful, targeted and progressive home modifications to promote exploratory use of the affected arm during daily activities. In this prospective, single group, experimental study, 45 stroke survivors (≥ 18 years), within 6 months post-stroke across Norway, Sweden and Latvia will participate. Wearable sensors will be used to capture exploratory behaviour and activity patterns, giving objective insights to inform progressive modifications to the home. Primary outcomes of feasibility and acceptability will be assessed through questionnaires, logs and interviews. Intervention fidelity, participant adherence and adverse events will be evaluated. Secondary outcomes include changes in arm function, self-perceived activities of daily living and psychosocial outcomes. This study will provide important knowledge about the feasibility of an innovative EE approach for home-based rehabilitation, informing a future trial evaluating its clinical effectiveness. Trial registration in https://www.ClinicalTrials.gov on 06-04-2026, NCT07517120.

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Home Care ServicesHome EnvironmentPeer GroupStrokeStroke RehabilitationActivities of Daily LivingClinical Trials as TopicFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMulticenter Studies as TopicProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionActivities of daily livingEnriched environmentFeasibilityHome-based rehabilitationRehabilitationStroke

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