Project Overview

We are looking at how a behaviour change program can help stroke survivors recover their ability to walk better. We are aiming to recruit 24 people who have had a stroke within the first week after it happened. These participants need to be at least 18 years old, able to walk a short distance either with supervision or independently, and have a slow walking speed. We will collect information about them, like their age, sex, gender, and details about their stroke.

Participants will be split into two groups using a computer program: one group will get the behaviour change program along with their usual care, and the other will just get their usual care. Everyone will wear a small activity monitor to track their activity level. Those in the behaviour change group will get personalized goals to help them move more and sit less, along with weekly coaching sessions and a step counter to help keep them motivated. The other group will receive standard therapy.

We would look at how many people we could recruit, if they stuck with the program, and if there were any problems, like falls. We would also check how satisfied people were with the program and how much it cost. We’ll measure their progress at different times over 12 weeks.

Principal Investigator

Joy Ezeugwa , University of Alberta

Partners and Donors

Heart and Stroke Foundation