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Participants
Start Date
February 28, 2006
Primary Completion Date
September 30, 2008
Study Completion Date
September 30, 2008
Interprofessional Team Approach
Subject in the second group will receive home care services from a team of professional service providers (CCAC Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech language pathologist, Nutritionist) and non-professional service providers (personal support workers) with experience and training in stroke care. The team will provide a comprehensive, coordinated and evidence-based approach to stroke rehabilitation through weekly case conferencing, a written interdisciplinary care plan, and joint visits.
School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
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Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
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Greater Toronto Area Rehabilitation Network
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McMaster University
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