Sarah Chapman revisits a blog by occupational therapist Danny Minkow on static splinting for people after stroke, adding recent evidence and guidance.
Tag: stroke
Giving information after stroke: what’s helpful?
A doctor and a stroke survivor reflect on the Cochrane evidence about giving people information after stroke and on their own experiences.
Salt substitutes vs. regular salt: a quick look
A look at the evidence on using low-sodium salt substitutes instead of regular salt. Can salt substitutes reduce blood pressure and prevent heart attacks, and are there any risks?
Music therapies: what’s the evidence?
Cochrane UK's Sarah Chapman revisits her 2014 blog on music therapies to share new Cochrane evidence.
Evidence for Allied Health: new evidence and resources – May 2022
The latest evidence and resources for allied health professionals and clinical support staff, and a chance to help us improve these blogs.
Stroke: advances in treatment offer hope for patients
In a blog for people interested in stroke treatment, James Garrard, Specialist Registrar in Stroke and Geriatric Medicine, reflects on his experience as a doctor working in a stroke centre and looks at the latest evidence and some game-changing developments in treatments for some stroke patients.
Evidence for Nursing: new evidence and resources – March 2022
The latest evidence and resources for nurses and clinical support staff.
Evidence for Allied Health: new evidence and resources – March 2022
The latest evidence and resources for allied health professionals and clinical support staff.
Evidence for Allied Health: new evidence and resources – January 2022
The latest evidence and resources for allied health professionals and clinical support staff.
Evidence for Nursing: new evidence and resources – January 2022
The latest evidence and resources for nurses and clinical support staff.
Evidence for Nursing: new evidence and resources – September 2021
The latest evidence and resources for nurses and clinical support staff.
Evidence for Allied Health: new evidence and resources – Quarter 1 2021
The latest evidence and resources for allied health professionals and clinical support staff.