Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review
Abstract Background While many outcomes post-stroke (e.g., depression) have been previously investigated, there is no complete data on the impact of a variety of quality improvement strategies on the quality of life and physical and psychological well-being of individuals post-stroke. The current pa...
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| author | Sarah E.P. Munce Laure Perrier Saeha Shin Chamila Adhihetty Kristen Pitzul Michelle L.A. Nelson Mark T. Bayley |
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| description | Abstract Background While many outcomes post-stroke (e.g., depression) have been previously investigated, there is no complete data on the impact of a variety of quality improvement strategies on the quality of life and physical and psychological well-being of individuals post-stroke. The current paper outlines a systematic review protocol on the impact of quality improvement strategies on quality of life as well as physical and psychological well-being of individuals with stroke. Methods MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases will be searched. Two independent reviewers will conduct all levels of screening, data abstraction, and quality appraisal. Only randomized controlled trials that report on the impact of quality improvement strategies on quality of life outcomes in people with stroke will be included. The secondary outcomes will be physical and psychological well-being. Quality improvement strategies include audit and feedback, case management, team changes, electronic patient registries, clinician education, clinical reminders, facilitated relay of clinical information to clinicians, patient education, (promotion of) self-management, patient reminder systems, and continuous quality improvement. Studies published since 2000 will be included to increase the relevancy of findings. Results will be grouped according to the target group of the varying quality improvement strategies (i.e., health system, health care professionals, or patients) and/or by any other noteworthy grouping variables, such as etiology of stroke or by sex. Discussion This systematic review will identify those quality improvement strategies aimed at the health system, health care professionals, and patients that impact the quality of life of individuals with stroke. Improving awareness and utilization of such strategies may enhance uptake of stroke best practices and reduce inappropriate health care utilization costs. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, CRD42017064141 |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea8d7f8d86764094bd3f70b3903055dc2022-12-21T21:09:22ZengBMCSystematic Reviews2046-40532017-09-01611410.1186/s13643-017-0579-3Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic reviewSarah E.P. Munce0Laure Perrier1Saeha Shin2Chamila Adhihetty3Kristen Pitzul4Michelle L.A. Nelson5Mark T. Bayley6Brain and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network, University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto, Gerstein Science Information CentreDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of TorontoInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of TorontoInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of TorontoInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of TorontoBrain and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network, University of TorontoAbstract Background While many outcomes post-stroke (e.g., depression) have been previously investigated, there is no complete data on the impact of a variety of quality improvement strategies on the quality of life and physical and psychological well-being of individuals post-stroke. The current paper outlines a systematic review protocol on the impact of quality improvement strategies on quality of life as well as physical and psychological well-being of individuals with stroke. Methods MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases will be searched. Two independent reviewers will conduct all levels of screening, data abstraction, and quality appraisal. Only randomized controlled trials that report on the impact of quality improvement strategies on quality of life outcomes in people with stroke will be included. The secondary outcomes will be physical and psychological well-being. Quality improvement strategies include audit and feedback, case management, team changes, electronic patient registries, clinician education, clinical reminders, facilitated relay of clinical information to clinicians, patient education, (promotion of) self-management, patient reminder systems, and continuous quality improvement. Studies published since 2000 will be included to increase the relevancy of findings. Results will be grouped according to the target group of the varying quality improvement strategies (i.e., health system, health care professionals, or patients) and/or by any other noteworthy grouping variables, such as etiology of stroke or by sex. Discussion This systematic review will identify those quality improvement strategies aimed at the health system, health care professionals, and patients that impact the quality of life of individuals with stroke. Improving awareness and utilization of such strategies may enhance uptake of stroke best practices and reduce inappropriate health care utilization costs. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, CRD42017064141http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0579-3StrokeQuality improvementKnowledge translationQuality of lifeSystematic reviewProtocol |
| spellingShingle | Sarah E.P. Munce Laure Perrier Saeha Shin Chamila Adhihetty Kristen Pitzul Michelle L.A. Nelson Mark T. Bayley Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review Systematic Reviews Stroke Quality improvement Knowledge translation Quality of life Systematic review Protocol |
| title | Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review |
| title_full | Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review |
| title_short | Strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post-stroke: protocol of a systematic review |
| title_sort | strategies to improve the quality of life of persons post stroke protocol of a systematic review |
| topic | Stroke Quality improvement Knowledge translation Quality of life Systematic review Protocol |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0579-3 |
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