Remote participants' experiences with a group-based stroke self-management program using videoconference technology.

Introduction: Telehealth is an all-inclusive term for the provision of health services using information and communication technology. Videoconference delivery is one form of telehealth whereby a synchronous, two-way audio and visual connection is made between two or more sites. Videoconference is used in remote areas to improve access to healthcare, perform individual clinical assessments and deliver group education.

Exploring the feasibility and efficacy of a telehealth stroke self-management programme: a pilot study.

Purpose: Moving On after STroke (MOST) is an established self-management programme for persons with stroke and their care partners. Through 18 sessions over 9 weeks, each including discussion and exercise, participants learn about goal-setting, problem-solving, exercise, and community-reintegration skills. This study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of telehealth delivery of MOST.

Inter-task transfer of meaningful, functional skills following a cognitive-based treatment: Results of three multiple baseline design experiments in adults with chronic stroke.

The transfer of skills learned in rehabilitation to new skills in the home has hitherto been notoriously difficult to achieve. The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) treatment approach has been associated with improved performance in people living with stroke, but the specific impact on transfer to untrained skills has not been investigated. The objective of the study was to investigate the capacity of CO-OP treatment to improve performance in both trained and untrained self-selected skills in adults living with stroke.

Exploring a cognitive-based treatment approach to improve motor-based skill performance in chronic stroke: Results of three single case experiments.

Primary Objective: Early evidence suggests the use of cognitive strategies has potential to improve skill performance in people living with the effects of stroke, but no specific protocol has been identified. This study aimed to explore the potential of using the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) protocol to improve the functional performance of adults with chronic stroke.

Research Design And Methods: A single case experimental design study with two replications was conducted.

Exploring the feasibility of videoconference delivery of a self-management program to rural participants with stroke.

Moving On after STroke (MOST(R)) is a multimodal, psycho-educational, and exercise self-management program for people with stroke and their caregivers. The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility of videoconference delivery to rural communities. Seven participants, their caregivers, and two facilitators formed one group, located in an urban center.

Standardization of the continuing care activity measure: a multicenter study to assess reliability, validity, and ability to measure change.

Background: There is a lack of standardized mobility measures specific to the long-term care (LTC) population. Therefore, the Continuing Care Activity Measure (CCAM) was developed.

Objective: This study determined levels of reliability, validity for clinical utilization, and sensitivity to change of this measure.

Cognitive strategy use to enhance motor skill acquisition post-stroke: a critical review.

Objective: The objective of this critical review was to examine the literature regarding the use of cognitive strategies to acquire motor skills in people who have had a stroke, to determine which strategies are in use and to compile evidence of their effectiveness. SEARCH TERMS: A computerized search of a range of databases was conducted using the following search terms: stroke, cerebrovascular accident; combined with strategy training, learning strateg*, cognitive strateg*, metacognitive strateg*, goal setting, goal planning, goal attainment, goal direct*, goal orient*, self talk, imagery, mental practice, self evaluat*, ready*, attentional focus*, problem solv*, goal management; combined with motor, mobility, activit*, skill, task, function, ADL.

Results: Twenty-six articles were reviewed.

Implementation, process, and preliminary outcome evaluation of two community programs for persons with stroke and their care partners.

Purpose: This evaluation compared a new self-management program with land and water exercise (Moving On after STroke or MOST) to a standard education program (Living with Stroke or LWS).

Participants: Of 30 persons with stroke (average age 68 and 2 years post stroke), 18 selected MOST and 12 chose LWS. Sixteen care partners participated.

Theory-based programme development and evaluation in physiotherapy.

Purpose: Programme evaluation has been defined as "the systematic process of collecting credible information for timely decision making about a particular program." Where possible, findings are used to develop, revise, and improve programmes. Theory-based programme development and evaluation provides a comprehensive approach to programme evaluation.

Progressive resistance strengthening exercises after stroke: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of progressive resistance strengthening exercises to improve gross motor function and walking in patients receiving intensive rehabilitation after stroke.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Five inpatient rehabilitation programs affiliated with teaching hospitals.