Organising Support for Carers of Stroke Survivors (OSCARSS): study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial, including health economic analysis

Organising Support for Carers of Stroke Survivors (OSCARSS): study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial, including health economic analysis

Abstract Background Stroke often results in chronic disability, with partners and family members taking on the role of informal caregiver. There is considerable uncertainty regarding how best to identify and address carers’ needs. The Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) is a carer-led approa...

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Main Authors: Emma Patchwood, Katy Rothwell, Sarah Rhodes, Evridiki Batistatou, Kate Woodward-Nutt, Yiu-Shing Lau, Gunn Grande, Gail Ewing, Audrey Bowen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Cluster randomised controlled trial
Informal caregivers
Carers
Stroke
Complex intervention
Health service; service user involvement; health economics; qualitative interviews
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3104-7

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