Social and Leisure Activities After Stroke
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Social and Leisure Activities After Stroke: Development and Feasibility Testing of a Peer-Led Coaching Intervention
IRAS ID
160192
Contact name
Christopher R Burton
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Bangor University
Research summary
Is it possible and practical for “peer coaches” to help stroke survivors pursue social and leisure activity goals?
After a stroke, people may find it difficult to continue social and leisure activities (SLAs), or to start new ones. This can have a negative effect on their quality of life. Moreover, there is an incomplete understanding of which aspects help or make it difficult for people to participate in SLAs. To address these challenges, we aim to develop and test a new approach, in which people affected by stroke will offer support as “peer coaches” to stroke survivors.
We will try out this approach in 3 study phases, over the course of one year.
In Phase 1, we will ask stroke survivors to complete a series of short questionnaires, to help us understand which aspects influence their participation in SLAs. In Phase 2, we will conduct interviews with stroke survivors and carers, to find out about people's experiences of SLAs. In Phase 3, the peer coaches will support a group of stroke survivors in the community, to help them identify and achieve SLA goals. We will ask these stroke survivors, and another group of stroke survivors who do not receive the coaching, to complete the questionnaires from Phase 1. We will also conduct interviews with the peer coaches and the stroke survivors who received their support.
The research is funded by the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research and participants will be recruited from the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The study will take place in the clinic, in participants’ homes, and in the community.
The findings from this research will inform further testing of whether the peer coaching approach is helpful, with the potential to improve services for stroke survivors at a local and national level.
REC name
Wales REC 4
REC reference
14/WA/1092
Date of REC Opinion
7 Aug 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion