Psychological care after stroke
This resource is being developed by the Stroke Improvement Programme to support improvements to identify strategies to meet the range of psychological needs of stroke survivors and carers.
A steering group comprising those with a particular interest or expertise in improving services to meet psychological needs of stroke survivors and their carers has been established. The group will soon produce:
- Workforce competencies in line with the Stroke Specific Educational Framework for those screening, referring or managing individuals with psychological needs
- A broad health economic assessment of the impact of psychological services for stroke
Accelerating stroke improvement measure
ASI 6: Timely access to psychological support
Proportion of patients who have received psychological support for mood, behaviour or cognitive disturbance by six months after stroke.
National standards for psychological therapy after stroke
A summary of what national organisations say about psychological therapy after stroke.
Psychological support: State of knowledge
This paper produced in November 2010, outlines and summarises the research evidence that exists on emotional, behavioural and cognitive problems after stroke. The paper was written by Ian Kneebone and Nadina Lincoln, with comments from the psychology steering group.
More information
Implementing psychological care - learning from seven national projects
Pathways for psychological care after stroke
Analysis of screening tools for mood
Other resources and research evidence
Other useful resources and research evidence for improving access to psychological therapy after stroke.
These pages will evolve and develop as more learning is gathered from those running projects and people who are finding new and creative solutions.
To let us know about your work or to get involved, please email Sarah Gillham.