A stroke can affect someone physically and emotionally. There are more than 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, so it is important the right support is available. Acceptance and commitment therapy is a psychological therapy that helps people adjust to new circumstances. Studies have found that it is helpful for people with long-term health conditions such as brain injury, chronic pain, and multiple sclerosis. Therefore, we want to assess if this therapy can help people adjust to life after a stroke. To assess this, we are looking for adults over 18 who have: * Had a stroke over three months ago. * No other neurological illness. * No severe cognitive or communication difficulties. * Been discharged from all rehabilitation programmes. * No severe psychological disorder. * Not been diagnosed with a major health condition in the last 12 months. * Access to a device with a camera, an internet connection and private space for video calls. Participants will: 1. Complete a weekly questionnaire for up to seven weeks on acceptance and action. 2. Complete a second questionnaire at week 7 on mood, what is important to participants and how the stroke has affected their life. 3. Attend an eight-week online group of acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions are weekly for 90 minutes, including breaks. Participants will repeat the questionnaire. 4. Give feedback after therapy ends and repeat the questionnaires. 5. Repeat the questionnaires after three and six months. Participants will be reminded to complete the online questionnaires and can take breaks as needed. At the end of the study, participants will have a debrief call to discuss details of the study. Participants will get a £10 Amazon gift card to thank them for taking part.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
5
8 weeks of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy delivered as a group intervention via telerehabilitation (online, video call).
University of East Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
Psychological flexibility (CompACT-10)
Data collected using self-report measure (CompACT-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected weekly during baseline phase (up to 7 weeks) and intervention phase (8 weeks).
Time frame: From baseline to end of intervention (13-15 weeks dependent on baseline length allocated).
Psychological Flexibility (CompACT-10)
Data collected using self-report measure (CompACT-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months after intervention ends.
Time frame: 6 months post-intervention.
Psychological Flexibility (CompACT-10)
Data collected using self-report measure (CompACT-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months after intervention ends.
Time frame: 3 months post-intervention.
Psychological Distress (CORE-10)
Data collected using self-report measure (CORE-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after intervention.
Time frame: Start of intervention and 8 weeks later (after intervention ends)
Psychological Distress (CORE-10)
Data collected using self-report measure (CORE-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months after intervention ends.
Time frame: 3 months post-intervention
Psychological Distress (CORE-10)
Data collected using self-report measure (CORE-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months after intervention ends.
Time frame: 6 months post-intervention
Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL-12)
Data collected using self-report measure (SSQoL-12). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after 8 week intervention.
Time frame: Start of intervention and post 8-week intervention.
Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL-12)
Data collected using self-report measure (SSQoL-12). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months post-intervention.
Time frame: 3 months post-intervention
Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL-12)
Data collected using self-report measure (SSQoL-12). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months post-intervention.
Time frame: 6 months post-intervention
Independence/Participation (CIQ-15)
Data collected using self-report measure (CIQ-15). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months post-intervention.
Time frame: 3 months post-intervention
Independence/Participation (CIQ-15)
Data collected using self-report measure (CIQ-15). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months post-intervention.
Time frame: 6 months post-intervention
Independence/Participation (CIQ-15)
Data collected using self-report measure (CIQ-15). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after 8 week intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks (before and after intervention).
Wellbeing (SWEMWBS)
Data collected using self-report measure (SWEMWBS). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months post-intervention.
Time frame: 3 months post-intervention
Wellbeing (SWEMWBS)
Data collected using self-report measure (SWEMWBS). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months post-intervention.
Time frame: 6 months post-intervention
Wellbeing (SWEMWBS)
Data collected using self-report measure (SWEMWBS). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after 8 week intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks (before and after intervention)
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