Psychological Consequences of Stroke Workshop: Priority Setting
Wednesday 10 September 2014
The Stroke Association held this workshop to set the priorities for research into the psychological consequences of stroke in the UK.
Priority Programme Award in Psychological Consequences of Stroke
Wednesday 2 September 2015
Announcing the first of our new Priority Programme Awards, given to Dr Terry Quinn, who will lead on research into the psychological consequences of stroke.
Understanding the nature and impact of long term psychological changes (thinking, mood and fatigue) after stroke
This research aims to find out more about how thinking and mood are affected long-term after stroke, and the impact it has on people’s lives.
Key messages from the UK Stroke Assembly on psychological support
Wednesday 23 January 2019
Delegates at the 2018 UK Stroke Assembly events in Manchester and Essex told us the key messages they want stroke professionals to be aware of.
Development and early testing of group-based psychological support for life after stroke
The purpose of this research is to adapt an existing group psychological support course to make it suitable for stroke.
Psychological, educational and social support for people after TIA and minor stroke
This fellowship aims to develop, tailor and target the delivery of a 6-week group intervention that offers educational, psychological and social support for people following TIA and minor stroke.
Building the field of research to support people coping with psychological difficulties after stroke
Stroke survivors and healthcare professionals have identified problems with thinking and mood after stroke as some of the most important issues faced after a stroke. This Lectureship aims to test treatments to help stroke survivors with their cognitive (thinking) difficulties.
Helping people affected by stroke to self-manage symptoms of anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are common after a stroke. Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular way for people to manage their psychological health. This study aims to refine and test a mindfulness course specifically designed for people affected by stroke.
Stroke specialists gather for OPSYRIS conference
Monday 10 October 2016
On Tuesday, academics and researchers interested in stroke rehabilitation gathered for a specialist conference hosted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The Organisation for Psychological Research Into Stroke (OPSYRIS) event showcased a broad range of research highlighting aspects of psychological and neuropsychological stroke care and research.
Testing memory and thinking problems in stroke patients
Monday 4 January 2016
Questionnaires are used to diagnose dementia and cognitive impairment in stroke patients, and a research review of them has been published in the journal, Stroke.