Research

FISS - Falls In Stroke Survivors: A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the Stroke Action Falls rehabilitation programme compared to usual care alone to reduce falls in stroke survivors.

PrincipaI Investigator – Kirsty Barlow

After a stroke, some people may have balance problems leaving them unsteady on their feet and increasing their risk of falling when moving around. Falls are a prevalent and costly concern for stroke survivors discharged from the hospital, with 73% experiencing at least one fall within their first-year post-stroke. Currently stroke services provide some information about preventing falls after a stroke as part of standard care, but the information and support provided depends on the patient’s regional service. The research aims to find out whether the addition of the Stroke Action Falls (SAF) programme to usual care is better than usual care alone in reducing the number of falls in stroke survivors 12 months after discharge from hospital.

Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 or over; confirmed stroke diagnosis in hospital; planned to be discharged to home, (including sheltered accommodation, somebody else's home), able to report number of falls and complete questionnaires either individually or via a carer/family member/personal consultee; provided consent or assent from consultee.

Exclusion Criteria: Resident of, or being discharged to, a care home; and/or on end-of-life pathway.

Study Lead – Rhianne Bostock – Senior Research Delivery Officer – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Emily Barber – Research Delivery Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

End date 31^st December 2026.