Journal article
Efficacy and safety of individualized coaching after stroke: The LAST study (life after stroke) a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
T Askim, B Langhammer, H Ihle-Hansen, M Gunnes, S Lydersen, B Indredavik, T Engstad, J Magnussen, A Hansen, R Schjørlien, S Engen, R Moxnes Osmundnes, AB Olerud, C Knudsen, T Hansen, W Schroeter, GS Fjelldal, K Hovde, KH Reneflot, L Wennberg Show all
Stroke | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background and Purpose-The evidence for interventions to prevent functional decline in the long term after stroke is lacking. The aim of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an 18-month follow-up program of individualized regular coaching on physical activity and exercise. Methods-This was a multicentre, pragmatic, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Adults (age =18 years) with first-ever or recurrent stroke, community dwelling, with modified Rankin Scale <5, and no serious comorbidities were included 10 to 16 weeks poststroke. The intervention group received individualized regular coaching on physical activity and exercise every month for 18 consecutive months. The..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The LAST study was funded by Norwegian Research Council, Liaison Committee between Central Norway Regional Health Authority and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Joint Research Committee between St. Olavs Hospital and NTNU, Norwegian Fund for Postgraduate Training in Physiotherapy, and Stroke Unit Research Fund at St. Olavs Hospital. The funders of the study had no role in study design, data collection, data interpretation, or writing of the report.