<Trust Logo> The research story What is the research? We are doing some research It is about practising standing up early after stroke Research helps us learn We need to know more about how to help people recover after stroke Why me? You have had a stroke You are having treatment for your stroke <INSERT PHOTOGRAPH OF HOSPITAL> in <INSERT HOSPITAL NAME> Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 1
<Trust Logo> Who is doing the research? The research is run from Plymouth University The main researcher is Angie Logan The National Institute for Health Research is paying for this research Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 2
<Trust Logo> Why are we doing the research? Research tests new ideas in physiotherapy We can find out if standing up early after a stroke and practising standing up and sitting down helps people recover You will practice standing up and sitting down for 30 minutes Minimum of 5 days out of 7 Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 3
What happens in the research? Standing frame Normal physiotherapy GROUP A Standing frame programme Compare the results GROUP B Normal physiotherapy There are two groups: A and B Treatment Group A: standing frame programme for 30 minutes plus 15 minutes of normal physiotherapy Treatment Group B: normal physiotherapy for 45 minutes You would not know which you get. The computer decides. This is like flipping a coin
What will I have to do? Do some exercises have some assessments answer some questions share your opinions and ideas Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 5
We will take sound recordings when we interview you This helps us to remember what you said Only the researchers will hear the recordings They will be kept safe Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 6
Where will the research happen? The research will happen here in <INSERT NAME OF HOSPITAL> <INSERT PHOTOGRAPH OF HOSPITAL> A researcher will visit you at home after you have left hospital to repeat the assessments How long will the research last? How long will the research last? The whole research will last for 3 years Your part will last for 12 months You will have appointments at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after your physiotherapy. Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 7
Will I get paid? You will not get paid for taking part in the research Do I have to take part? You can decide You don't have to You can say no If you don t take part you will still get your normal physiotherapy If you change your mind, you can stop at any time You don't have to give a reason If you stop you will still get your normal physiotherapy Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 8
You will need to decide today if you want to take part. This is because the physiotherapy needs to start as soon as possible after your stroke Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 9
Who will see the information about me? We will keep the information about you safe Only the researchers will see the information about you We may share your information with other researchers in this country We may share your information with researchers in other countries This helps with other research about stroke We will take out your name and personal details We will tell your doctor that you are taking part in this research project Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 10
What might be good about taking part? You may be helped by the physiotherapy You may enjoy taking part You may find it interesting You will help us to learn This may improve recovery for other people after stroke Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 11
What might be difficult about taking part? We don't think it is unsafe however the therapy may not help you There may be some side effects You may find the standing tiring You may find interview questions upsetting It will take up your time Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 12
What if I don't take part in the research? You will still get your normal physiotherapy Is the research safe? A committee said the research can happen They say it is safe They say that it has been planned properly Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 13
What if something goes wrong? This is very unlikely The NHS has set up a committee This committee will check the research The committee has different people from those who do this research If you take part in the research and if you think you were harmed there are people to talk to <INSERT NAME & CONTACT DETAILS OF COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT> Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 14
What will happen after the research? The researchers will look at the results They will learn more about standing up early after stroke What will happen to the results? We will tell you what we find out from the research We will share the results with other researchers at conferences and meetings in academic journals with other people who have a stroke The results will not use your name Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 15
What next? If you want to take part you will need to sign or tick this form This says that you understand the research and you agree to take part You will have an appointment At this appointment you will have some assessments The appointment will last for approximately 60 minutes Your physiotherapy will start after your assessments (probably the next day) Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 16
Yes I want to No I don't want to Participant s Signature Participant s Name: Participant Number: Aphasia Friendly Participant Information Sheet 17