Our overarching research aim is to identify protective factors involved in rehabilitation, and to translate this knowledge into interventions designed to help individuals and their families foster resilience to promote healthier lives.
RESEARCH PROJECTS – ACTIVELY RECRUITING
ReStoreD
Stroke can have a profound impact on a person’s life as well as their family. Unfortunately, changes in mood, such as feeling down or having difficulty enjoying things, can be a common experience for persons who have had a stroke and can also affect the person’s spouse/partner. We created a program for couples who have experienced a stroke in order to improve their mood and well-being. Learn More >
SupportGroove
Many individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) rely on a family caregiver – often a partner or spouse – for long-term support. The impact of SCI on spousal relationships can affect health and well-being, as both partners need to adapt to new stressors and roles. Access to support for couples coping with SCI is largely lacking. To fill this need, we have created an online program called SupportGroove. Learn More>
RESEARCH PROJECTS – COMPLETED
BrainGroove
Brain injury can have a profound impact on a person’s life as well as their spouse/partner. Support for couples coping with brain injury is largely lacking. To fill this need, we created a new mobile app called BrainGroove to promote well-being in couples after brain injury.
This study is closed to participants.
InSpiRe
Stroke can have a profound impact on a person’s life as well as their family. In this research study, we obtained information about the experience of stroke survivors or partners of stroke survivors. This short electronic survey focuses on the long-term effects of stroke, especially its effect on relationships.
This study is closed to participants.
SPARc
In this research study, we investigated how participation in adaptive recreation impacted the lives of individuals with neurological injuries/conditions.
This study is closed to participants.
GETCare
Many individuals after a stroke rely on a family caregiver- often a partner or spouse - for long term support. To better support these partner caregivers, we created a 5-week online education and training series. This training series focused on basic stroke education, self-care, psychosocial education, problem-solving, goal setting, and other skills training.
This study is closed to participants.
FUNDING
Our work is currently supported by grants from the National Institute of Health (RO1 HD105718-01) and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation PSR Studies and Demonstration Projects.