Preliminary analysis of findings from a mixed method evaluation study.

Lack of core standardised outcomes and associated measures impacted potential for meta-analysis of results from empirical non-pharmacological, non-surgical stroke secondary prevention (SSP) research. This in turn impacts development of evidence-based clinical guidelines. To facilitate consensus a group of like-minded experts was assembled ... This presentation introduces the core members of INSsPiRe and the group's aims

Annually in the UK > 46,000 people have a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) >1:12 will have a stroke within a week Early diagnosis & medical management is essential This qualitative review aimed to understand people's experience of TIA diagnosis and secondary prevention 'behaviour'

Presentation overview: Stroke: Key features Qualitative study: My friends tell me - the stroke’s not affected your football career! Systematic review Implications for Occupational Therapy practice The presentation is informed by my PhD research

Yoga and Mindfulness are introduced; the therapeutic benefits are considered and the questions are asked 'is it rehabilitation?' and 'if so, do we need stroke-specific adaptations? Two published systematic reviews and an empirical research study inform the presentation

We present an overview of using the Medical Research Council (MRC) Guidance for developing and evaluating complex interventions in 3 empirical studies: 1. A family centred approach to the management of lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke 2. Addressing the tobacco and alcohol-related health promotion needs of people with learning disabilities 3. Developing and testing smoking cessation support for people with severe and enduring mental health problems