SIMI-Stroke Project

Based at @RCSI_Irl and funded by @hrbireland, aiming to help decision makers plan future services for stroke in Ireland, using our StrokeCog modelling tool.

[SIMI-Stroke Project @SimiStroke]

The SIMI-Stroke project aims to investigate the potential benefits of alternative options for improving and developing stroke care in Ireland. The study is based in @RCSI_Irl, funded by @hrbireland and led by @EithneSexton

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Nice piece about our research in the Irish Times:

Stroke patients complain of poor communication in hospital and on discharge https://t.co/RlO7zs7EkN

Paper available here: https://t.co/gPYlrVtp3q

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

⭐️Paper out in PLOS ONE

Priorities for improving stroke care in Ireland from the perspectives of stroke survivors, their carers and healthcare professionals

https://t.co/h1BmRuqqIu

@pharmacoepircsi @RCSI_PopHealth @Irishheart_ie @frances_horgan @annehickey_d @hrbireland

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Karen Fowler presenting her excellent qualitative analysis of stroke survivors and family members experiences of navigating care post-stroke, as part of @RCSI_Irl research day @RCSI_PopHealth @SimiStroke

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

🚨 Calling STROKE SURVIVORS AND

🚨FAMILY MEMBERS OR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH STROKE

We want to know about your priorities for improving stroke care in Ireland, for a research project

Complete our survey here: https://t.co/GYiVvlxxy2

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Calling stroke survivors, their family members and professionals involved in stroke care in Ireland

We want to know your priorities for improving stroke care in Ireland

Complete our survey: https://t.co/GYiVvlxxy2

To do it by post, contact Eithne Sexton [email protected]

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Looking forward to presenting some initial findings from our @SimiStroke stakeholder engagement project in the 11.35ish slot - focussing on a key stroke survivor and family carer priority - communication and information #IHFNIMASTSTROKE

[Martin Quinn @martinquinns]

I am delighted to say that the iconic Rock of Cashel is lighting up blue for Aphasia Awareness Month on this Saturday June 18th. @DrHelenKelly_ @2013_Sylvius @noca_irl @Aphasia_Ireland @mollyxmanning @DLStrokeSupGrp @iaslt @carlystroke @Irishheart_ie @SimiStroke @opwireland

[Martin Quinn @martinquinns]

https://t.co/yyYkwxCKqW @AphasiaHomeCafe @DrHelenKelly_ @mollyxmanning @Aphasia_Ireland @BCAphasia @Tipperary_Town @ABIIreland @DLStrokeSupGrp @ronancollins7 @2013_Sylvius @noca_irl @MCCORMACKJOAN @SimiStroke @StrokeAction @signagnststroke @drliamhealy @CorksRedFM @ConorKane0909

[Martin Quinn @martinquinns]

Supporting National Brain Awareness Week @naiireland Working with @noca_irl on the key recommendations for stroke @StrokeAction @DLStrokeSupGrp @SimiStroke @signagnststroke @StrokePathways @MCCORMACKJOAN @Irishheart_ie @ronancollins7
#TEAMBAW2022 #brainawarenessweek2022

[Different Strokes for Different Folks 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦 @DLStrokeSupGrp]

Stroke Awareness
🕝 is of the essence!
#StrokePreventionDay

As an inspirational Stroke Survivor today, I'm raising awareness of how important it is to act FAST when you see any signs of stroke .

#Stroke #StrokePrevention
Please share this far and wide 👇🏻

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Excellent and affecting account from Fiona Bardon of the lived experience of stroke in Ireland - the wide-ranging impacts of stroke, the lack of aftercare, the significant challenges of navigating the system to access support, and the valuable support from @Irishheart_ie

[Different Strokes for Different Folks 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦 @DLStrokeSupGrp]

Follow us on the lived experience of stroke, also for local, national and international news, events and campaigns on updates from Ireland's not-for-profit Different Strokes For Different Folks service provider.

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

If you are interested in sharing your priorities for the development of stroke services in Ireland, please check out our survey here: https://t.co/k8WQXw7tYY

We have had some brilliant responses so far and would love to get some more participants!

RTs appreciated!

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Fantastic on #WorldStrokeDay to hear of exciting developments in Irish stroke care

➡️Cork Stroke Support centre @drliamhealy @ihartigan
➡️Mater #StrokeLINK service
➡️Re-launch of FAST campaign @irishheart_ie @beaumont_Dublin

To name a few!

[SIMI-Stroke Project @SimiStroke]

If you or a stroke survivor or family member, you can choose to do an interview instead of the survey

Email me on [email protected] or text me or phone me on 085 741 6916. I will phone you and tell you more about this research.

[SIMI-Stroke Project @SimiStroke]

Massive thanks to the stroke survivors, family members, healthcare professionals who have taken part in our research on priorities for developing stroke care in Ireland.

We are so grateful to everyone for sharing their views

You can still respond here: https://t.co/TeMQ2KALEv

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Interested in sharing your views on how stroke care in Ireland could be improved?

Survey open to healthcare professionals, stroke researchers, stroke survivors and carers in Ireland: https://t.co/k8WQXw7tYY

No need to answer whole survey – skip to questions relevant to you

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

The protocol for the first phase of our SIMI-Stroke study has been published on HRB Open
https://t.co/qyWwZ5llQO

@pharmacoepircsi @annehickey_d @frances_horgan @suzannetimmon18 @ronancollins7 @Irishheart_ie @hrbireland @RCSI_Research

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

Are you interested in sharing your views on how stroke care in Ireland could be improved?

We are looking for healthcare professionals, stroke researchers, stroke survivors and carers based in Ireland to complete our survey: https://t.co/k8WQXw7tYY

[Eithne Sexton @EithneSexton]

NEW PUBLICATION! ⭐️ @RCSI_Research

We developed an epidemiological model to predict the numbers of people with stroke and post-stroke cognitive impairment in Ireland to 2035

https://t.co/zMdn7Cn7C6