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Mechanical Thrombectomy and Intravenous Thrombolysis inPatients with Acute Stroke: A Systematic Review and NetworkMeta-Analysis

Matsumoto S., Mikami T., Iwagami M., et. al.: Mechanical thrombectomy and intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute stroke: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2022; 31, 7 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106491 Study aim/ objective: The primary objective was to investigate the efficacy and safety of three therapeutic strategies for acute stroke: direct … Continue reading Mechanical Thrombectomy and Intravenous Thrombolysis inPatients with Acute Stroke: A Systematic Review and NetworkMeta-Analysis →

Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke

Mehrholz J, Thomas S, Kugler J, PohlM, Elsner B. Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD006185. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006185.pub5. Study aim/ objective: This study is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2007 and previously updated in 2017. The primary objective was to determine … Continue reading Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke →

Doing nothing? An ethnography of patients’ (In)activity on an acute stroke unit

Costa, A. et al. (2021) ‘Doing nothing? An ethnography of patients’ (In)activity on an acute stroke unit’, Health. doi: 10.1177/1363459320969784. Study aim/ objective: To take a critical look at inactivity in patients on an acute stoke ward Method: Ethnographic study50 hours of unstructured observation over weekdays and weekends for periods of 4-8 hours9  semi structured interviews with stroke survivors … Continue reading Doing nothing? An ethnography of patients’ (In)activity on an acute stroke unit →

Clopidogrel plus aspirin versus aspirin alone for acute minor ischaemic stroke or high risk transient ischaemic attack: systematic review and meta-analysis

Hae, Q. et al, 2018, BMJ; 363:k5108 Background / Clinical relevance Dual antiplatelet are sometimes used for high risk TIA and ischaemic stroke, especially if the patient experiences an ischaemic stroke/TIA while taking mono antiplatelet therapy. Study aim/objectives To review the current evidence on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) versus clopidogrel alone to prevent thrombotic events … Continue reading Clopidogrel plus aspirin versus aspirin alone for acute minor ischaemic stroke or high risk transient ischaemic attack: systematic review and meta-analysis →

Challenges in building interpersonal care in organized hospital stroke units: The perspectives of stroke survivors, family caregivers and the multidisciplinary team

Ryan et al, 2017, Journal of Advanced Nursing; vol 73 (10), pg. 2351-2360 Background Organized stroke unit care is seen as the most effective form of acute and post-acute care, however there has been little research on how care is experienced in this setting from the perspectives of those who receive and provide the care. … Continue reading Challenges in building interpersonal care in organized hospital stroke units: The perspectives of stroke survivors, family caregivers and the multidisciplinary team →

Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Upper Limb Spasticity Poststroke Over Different ICF Domains: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Andringa et al, 2019, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 100 (9): 1703-1725 Background: Stroke conclusions about author’s robustnessCurrently reviewing spasticity/tone management in the therapy team – aiming to have a more robust management plan on the stroke wars and community follow-up, as at the moment it is quite ad-hoc. Study aim/objectives: A clear aim … Continue reading Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Upper Limb Spasticity Poststroke Over Different ICF Domains: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis →

Why do stroke survivors not receive recommended amounts of active therapy? Findings from the ReAcT study, a mixed-methods case-study evaluation in eight stroke units

Clarke, D. et al, 2018, Clinical Rehabilitation; 32 (8) 1119-1132 This Paper was discussed at the Neurotherapy Journal Club, Royal Bournemouth Hospital on the 25th September 2019 Background /Clinical Relevance To look at why stroke survivors do not get the recommended amount of therapy and if there are areas of practice that could be changed … Continue reading Why do stroke survivors not receive recommended amounts of active therapy? Findings from the ReAcT study, a mixed-methods case-study evaluation in eight stroke units →

Effects of antiplatelet therapy after stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (RESTART): a randomised, open-label trial

Restart Collaboration, The Lancet, published online 22nd May 2019. Background/Clinical Relevance To look at whether or not antiplatelet therapy should be restarted for a patient following acute intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). Study aim/objectives To estimate the effects of antiplatelet therapy on recurrent ICH and whether this risk might exceed any reduction of occlusive vascular events. Method … Continue reading Effects of antiplatelet therapy after stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (RESTART): a randomised, open-label trial →