Professor Paulette Van Vliet
Honorary Professor
School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy)
- Email:paulette.vanvliet@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:02 4921 78340
Career Summary
Biography
CI van Vliet is a mid-career researcher with an international track record for stroke rehabilitation research. She trained as a physiotherapist in Australia, then became inspired to improve upper limb function on a larger scale and so embarked on her research career. The aim spanning her career is to maximise recovery of arm and hand function in people with stroke. Her research career properly began in the United Kingdom where she lived for many years after doing her Masters degree there, with studies of kinematics of arm and hand movements to identify motor control impairments in people with stroke compared to healthy people, to provide guidance for physiotherapy rehabilitation.
She maintains an active interest in kinematics and motor control of upper limb function after stroke and since has expanded into the evaluation of upper limb rehabilitation methods, and then into developing new training interventions with the PhD students she supervised after returning to Australia. She held an ARC Fellowship at the University of Newcastle from 2011-2015. At present she leads an NHMRC funded multicentre trial ‘Task-AT Home’ to test the effectiveness of task-specific training for the upper limb versus usual care. This randomised controlled trial includes qualitative methods as well as a kinematic study to examine changes in motor control.
She also has a strong interest in technologies to assist arm and hand recovery, which led to being awarded an NHRMC Development grant to develop a device to measure motor control of reach-to-grasp in people with stroke. She has also led the development of two computer games for recovery of reach-to-grasp (in progress) and is part of the international team that produced the ViaTherapy app, free to clinicians now to choose the best evidence-based upper limb interventions for their patients.
Nowadays, Paulette divides her working life between her research at the University of Newcastle, and leading her physiotherapy business for patients with neurological conditions.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Nottingham - UK
- Master of Science, Loughborough University - UK
- Registered Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Keywords
- feedback
- motor control
- motor learning
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- stroke
- stroke
- upper limb
Fields of Research
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420106 | Physiotherapy | 100 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/2/2011 - 1/10/2015 |
Fellow ARC ARC - Discovery - Future Fellowships |
University of Newcastle Australia |
Awards
Award
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2016 |
Excellence in Innovation Newcastle Innovation, University of Newcastle |
2009 |
Innovation Fellowship East Midlands Development Agency |
2005 |
Daphne Jackson Research Fellowship Daphne Jackson Endowment fund |
Research Award
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2011 |
Australian Research Council Future Fellowship Australian Research Council |
1993 |
Stroke Association Research Bursary Stroke Association UK |
Scholarship
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1988 |
International Rotary Foundation Scholarship Rotary Foundation |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (8 outputs)
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2012 | vanVliet P, Matyas TA, MCarey L, 'Traning principles to enhance learning-based rehabilitation and neuroplasticity.', Stroke Rehabilitation Insights from Neuroscience and Imaging, Oxford University Press 115-126 (2012) | ||
2012 | F FVW, Vliet PMV, 'Perceptuomotor Control', Applied Neurosciences for the Allied Health Professions, Churchill Linvingstone, Edinburgh 65-86 (2012) | ||
2012 | Wijcke FV, Vliet PMV, 'Perceptuomotor Learning', Applied Neurosciences for the Allied Health Professions, Churchill Linvingstone, Edinburgh 87-108 (2012) | ||
2012 | Van Vliet PM, Matyas TA, Carey LM, 'Training principles to enhance learning-based rehabilitation and neuroplasticity', Stroke Rehabilitation: Insights from Neuroscience and Imaging, Oxford University Press, Oxford 116-127 (2012) [B1] | Nova | |
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Journal article (103 outputs)
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2023 |
van Vliet P, Tavener M, van Wijck FM, Alt Murphy M, 'Editorial: Home-based training to reduce upper limb functional impairment post-stroke', FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY, 14 (2023)
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Gopaul U, Laver D, Carey L, Matyas T, van Vliet P, Callister R, 'Measures of Maximal Tactile Pressures during a Sustained Grasp Task Using a TactArray Device Have Satisfactory Reliability and Concurrent Validity in People with Stroke', Sensors, 23 (2023) [C1] Sensor-based devices can record pressure or force over time during grasping and therefore offer a more comprehensive approach to quantifying grip strength during sustained contrac... [more] Sensor-based devices can record pressure or force over time during grasping and therefore offer a more comprehensive approach to quantifying grip strength during sustained contractions. The objectives of this study were to investigate the reliability and concurrent validity of measures of maximal tactile pressures and forces during a sustained grasp task using a TactArray device in people with stroke. Participants with stroke (n = 11) performed three trials of sustained maximal grasp over 8 s. Both hands were tested in within- and between-day sessions, with and without vision. Measures of maximal tactile pressures and forces were measured for the complete (8 s) grasp duration and plateau phase (5 s). Tactile measures are reported using the highest value among three trials, the mean of two trials, and the mean of three trials. Reliability was determined using changes in mean, coefficients of variation, and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Pearson correlation coefficients were used to evaluate concurrent validity. This study found that measures of reliability assessed by changes in means were good, coefficients of variation were good to acceptable, and ICCs were very good for maximal tactile pressures using the average pressure of the mean of three trials over 8 s in the affected hand with and without vision for within-day sessions and without vision for between-day sessions. In the less affected hand, changes in mean were very good, coefficients of variations were acceptable, and ICCs were good to very good for maximal tactile pressures using the average pressure of the mean of three trials over 8 s and 5 s, respectively, in between-day sessions with and without vision. Maximal tactile pressures had moderate correlations with grip strength. The TactArray device demonstrates satisfactory reliability and concurrent validity for measures of maximal tactile pressures in people with stroke.
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Jamwal PK, Niyetkaliyev A, Hussain S, Sharma A, Van Vliet P, 'Utilizing the intelligence edge framework for robotic upper limb rehabilitation in home', MethodsX, 11 (2023) [C1] Robotic devices are gaining popularity for the physical rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Transition of these robotic systems from research labs to the clinical setting has been... [more] Robotic devices are gaining popularity for the physical rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Transition of these robotic systems from research labs to the clinical setting has been successful, however, providing robot-assisted rehabilitation in home settings remains to be achieved. In addition to ensure safety to the users, other important issues that need to be addressed are the real time monitoring of the installed instruments, remote supervision by a therapist, optimal data transmission and processing. The goal of this paper is to advance the current state of robot-assisted in-home rehabilitation. A state-of-the-art approach to implement a novel paradigm for home-based training of stroke survivors in the context of an upper limb rehabilitation robot system is presented in this paper. First, a cost effective and easy-to-wear upper limb robotic orthosis for home settings is introduced. Then, a framework of the internet of robotics things (IoRT) is discussed together with its implementation. Experimental results are included from a proof-of-concept study demonstrating that the means of absolute errors in predicting wrist, elbow and shoulder angles are 0.89180,2.67530 and 8.02580, respectively. These experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of a safe home-based training paradigm for stroke survivors. The proposed framework will help overcome the technological barriers, being relevant for IT experts in health-related domains and pave the way to setting up a telerehabilitation system increasing implementation of home-based robotic rehabilitation. The proposed novel framework includes: ¿ A low-cost and easy to wear upper limb robotic orthosis which is suitable for use at home. ¿ A paradigm of IoRT which is used in conjunction with the robotic orthosis for home-based rehabilitation. ¿ A machine learning-based protocol which combines and analyse the data from robot sensors for efficient and quick decision making.
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Lavis H, van Vliet P, Tavener M, 'Stroke survivor, caregiver and therapist experiences of home-based stroke rehabilitation: a thematic synthesis of qualitative studies', Physical Therapy Reviews, 28 157-173 (2023) [C1] Background: Following the initial period of hospitalisation, stroke rehabilitation is increasingly occurring within the home. As such, the home setting becomes a critical environm... [more] Background: Following the initial period of hospitalisation, stroke rehabilitation is increasingly occurring within the home. As such, the home setting becomes a critical environment in the context of rehabilitation service provision. Objectives: This study aimed to explore what factors influence the experiences of stroke survivors, caregivers and therapists participating in home-based rehabilitation. Methods: A systematic approach to thematic synthesis of qualitative studies began with search term development, followed by database search (CINAHL, Emcare, Medline, Scopus) from inception to 1 November 2022 using keywords and synonyms of ¿stroke survivor¿, ¿therapist¿, ¿caregiver¿, ¿home rehabilitation¿ and ¿experience¿. Included studies were appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) qualitative checklist. Data were analysed inductively for themes using a three-step thematic synthesis approach. Results: A total of 26 studies were included in this thematic synthesis. Across the data, three overarching analytical themes were constructed, including (i) The significance of place, (ii) The impact of relationships, and (iii) The meaning of therapy. Conclusions: The home setting offers benefits and challenges to delivery and participation in physical rehabilitation after stroke, shaped by various psychosocial and environmental factors that influence outcomes. Altered roles and relationships developed within the home setting influence participatory experience, whilst the setting can offer a familiar and relevant context to promote engagement in meaningful and purposeful therapy. Prior to hospital discharge, therapists who integrate personalised contexts into therapeutic environments can better prepare stroke survivors and caregivers for therapeutic participation within the home. Furthermore, future studies conducted before, during and after therapy focussing on stroke survivor, caregiver and therapist experiences of home-based rehabilitation can provide greater insight into the barriers and facilitators of home-based rehabilitation acceptance, adherence and implementation.
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Lavis H, Van Vliet P, Tavener M, 'Lessons learnt by an experienced clinician-novice researcher throughout the process of qualitative research interviewing', The Qualitative Report, 28 1665-1679 (2023) [C1]
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Ali M, Tibble H, Brady MC, Quinn TJ, Sunnerhagen KS, Venketasubramanian N, et al., 'Prevalence, Trajectory, and Predictors of Poststroke Pain: Retrospective Analysis of Pooled Clinical Trial Data Set', Stroke, 54 3107-3116 (2023) [C1] BACKGROUND: Poststroke pain remains underdiagnosed and inadequately managed. To inform the optimum time to initiate interventions, we examined prevalence, trajectory, and particip... [more] BACKGROUND: Poststroke pain remains underdiagnosed and inadequately managed. To inform the optimum time to initiate interventions, we examined prevalence, trajectory, and participant factors associated with poststroke pain. METHODS: Eligible studies from the VISTA (Virtual International Stroke Trials Archives) included an assessment of pain. Analyses of individual participant data examined demography, pain, mobility, independence, language, anxiety/depression, and vitality. Pain assessments were standardized to the European Quality of Life Scale (European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level) pain domain, describing no, moderate, or extreme pain. We described pain prevalence, associations between participant characteristics, and pain using multivariable models. RESULTS: From 94 studies (n>48 000 individual participant data) in VISTA, 10 (n=10 002 individual participant data) included a pain assessment. Median age was 70.0 years (interquartile range [59.0-77.1]), 5560 (55.6%) were male, baseline stroke severity was National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score 10 (interquartile range [7-15]). Reports of extreme pain ranged between 3% and 9.5% and were highest beyond 2 years poststroke (31/328 [9.5%]); pain trajectory varied by study. Poorer independence was significantly associated with presence of moderate or extreme pain (5 weeks-3 months odds ratio [OR], 1.5 [95% CI, 1.4-1.6]; 4-6 months OR, 1.7 [95% CI, 1.3-2.1]; >6 months OR, 1.5 [95% CI, 1.2-2.0]), and increased severity of pain (5 weeks-3 months: OR, 1.2 [95% CI, 1.1-1.2]; 4-6 months OR, 1.1 [95% CI, 1.1-1.2]; >6 months, OR, 1.2 [95% CI, 1.1-1.2]), after adjusting for covariates. Anxiety/depression and lower vitality were each associated with pain severity. CONCLUSIONS: Between 3% and 9.5% of participants reported extreme poststroke pain; the presence and severity of pain were independently associated with dependence at each time point. Future studies could determine whether and when interventions may reduce the prevalence and severity of poststroke pain.
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McGill K, Sackley C, Godwin J, Gavaghan D, Ali M, Ballester BR, et al., 'Using the Barthel Index and modified Rankin Scale as Outcome Measures for Stroke Rehabilitation Trials; A Comparison of Minimum Sample Size Requirements.', Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association, 31 106229 (2022) [C1]
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Hussain S, Jamwal PK, Vliet PV, Brown NAT, 'Robot Assisted Ankle Neuro-Rehabilitation: State of the art and Future Challenges', Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 21 111-121 (2021) [C1] Introduction: Robot-assisted neuro-rehabilitation is gaining acceptability among the physical therapy community. The ankle is one of the most complicated anatomical joints in the ... [more] Introduction: Robot-assisted neuro-rehabilitation is gaining acceptability among the physical therapy community. The ankle is one of the most complicated anatomical joints in the human body and neurologic injuries such as stroke often result in ankle and foot disabilities. Areas covered: Robotic solutions for the ankle joint physical therapy have extensively been researched. Significant research has been conducted on the mechanism design, actuation as well as control of these ankle rehabilitation robots. Also, the experimental evaluations of these robots have been conducted with healthy and neurologically impaired subjects. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the recent developments in the field of robot-assisted ankle rehabilitation. Mechanism design, actuation, and various types of control strategies are discussed. Also, the experimental evaluations of these ankle rehabilitation robots are discussed in the context of the evaluation of robotic hardware with healthy subjects as well as motor function outcomes with neurologically impaired subjects. Expert opinion: Significant progress in the mechanism design, control, and experimental evaluations of the ankle rehabilitation robots have been reported. However, more sensing and reference trajectory generation methods need to be developed as well as more objective quantitive evaluations that need to be conducted for establishing the clinical significance of these robots.
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Hussain S, Jamwal PK, Van Vliet P, 'Design synthesis and optimization of a 4-SPS intrinsically compliant parallel wrist rehabilitation robotic orthosis', Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 8 1562-1575 (2021) [C1] Neuroplasticity allows the human nervous system to adapt and relearn motor control following stroke. Rehabilitation therapy, which enhances neuroplasticity, can be made more effec... [more] Neuroplasticity allows the human nervous system to adapt and relearn motor control following stroke. Rehabilitation therapy, which enhances neuroplasticity, can be made more effective if assisted by robotic tools. In this paper, a novel 4-SPS parallel robot has been developed to provide recovery of wrist movements post-stroke. The novel mechanism presented here was inspired by the forearm anatomy and can provide the rotational degrees of freedom required for all wrist movements. The robot design has been discussed in detail along with the necessary constructional, kinematic, and static analyses. The spatial workspace of the robot is estimated considering various dimensional and application-specific constraints besides checking for singular configurations. The wrist robot has been further evaluated using important performance indices such as condition number, actuator forces, and stiffness. The pneumatic artificial muscles exhibit varying stiffness, and therefore, workspace points are reached with different overall stiffness of the robot. It is essential to assess robot workspace points that can be reached with positive forces in actuators while maintaining a positive definite overall stiffness matrix. After the above analysis, design optimization has been carried out using an evolutionary algorithm whereby three critical criteria are optimized simultaneously for optimal wrist robot design.
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2020 |
Hussain S, Jamwal PK, Van Vliet P, Ghayesh MH, 'State-of-the-Art Robotic Devices for Wrist Rehabilitation: Design and Control Aspects', IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 50 1-12 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
Gopaul U, van Vliet P, Callister R, Nilsson M, Carey L, 'COMbined Physical and somatoSEnsory training after stroke: Development and description of a novel intervention to improve upper limb function', Physiotherapy Research International, 24 1-12 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Gopaul U, Laver D, Carey L, Matyas TA, van Vliet P, Callister R, 'Measures of maximal tactile pressures of a sustained grasp task using a TactArray device have satisfactory reliability and validity in healthy people', SOMATOSENSORY AND MOTOR RESEARCH, 36 249-261 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Valkenborghs SR, Callister R, Visser MM, Nilsson M, van Vliet P, 'Interventions combined with task-specific training to improve upper limb motor recovery following stroke: a systematic review with meta-analyses', Physical Therapy Reviews, 24 1-19 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Dunn A, Marsden DL, Barker D, van Vliet P, Spratt NJ, Callister R, 'Evaluation of three measures of cardiorespiratory fitness in independently ambulant stroke survivors', Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 35 622-632 (2019) [C1] Measuring cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in the stroke population is challenging. Currently, the recommended method is a graded exercise test (GXT) on an ergometer such as a trea... [more] Measuring cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in the stroke population is challenging. Currently, the recommended method is a graded exercise test (GXT) on an ergometer such as a treadmill or cycle, which may not always be possible. We investigated whether walking tests such as the six-minute walk test (6MWT) and the shuttle walk test (SWT) may be appropriate indicators of CRF in the stroke population. Twenty-three independently ambulant stroke survivors (11 men, age 61.5¿±¿18.4¿years) within one-year post stroke performed the 6MWT, SWT, and cycle GXT, during which peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and heart rate (HRpeak) were recorded. There were no differences (p¿>¿0.05) in mean VO2peak among the three tests (min-max: 17.08¿18.09¿mL¿kg-1¿min-1). For individuals, small discrepancies in VO2peak between the 6MWT and other tests were greater with higher fitness levels. HRpeak was significantly (p¿=¿0.005) lower during the 6MWT. Correlations between VO2peak and performance measures within each test were high (6MWT VO2peak and distance: r¿=¿0.78, SWT VO2peak and shuttles: r¿=¿0.73, cycle GXT VO2peak and workload: r¿=¿0.77) suggesting the performance measures may be clinically useful as proxy measures of CRF. Common comorbidities, such as lower-limb joint pain and poor balance, and participant¿s fastest walking speed, should inform the choice of CRF test.
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Valkenborghs SR, Erickson KI, Nilsson M, van Vliet P, Callister R, 'Feasibility of Aerobic Interval Training in Nonambulant Persons after Stroke', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 8 97-101 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Broome K, Hudson I, Potter K, Kulk J, Dunn A, Arm J, et al., 'A Modified Reach-to-Grasp Task in a Supine Position Shows Coordination Between Elbow and Hand Movements After Stroke', FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY, 10 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Valkenborghs SR, van Vliet P, Nilsson M, Zalewska K, Visser MM, Erickson KI, Callister R, 'Aerobic exercise and consecutive task-specific training (AExaCTT) for upper limb recovery after stroke: A randomized controlled pilot study', Physiotherapy Research International, 24 1-11 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Gopaul U, Carey L, Callister R, Nilsson M, van Vliet P, 'Combined somatosensory and motor training to improve upper limb function following stroke: a systematic scoping review', Physical Therapy Reviews, 23 355-375 (2018) [C1] Purpose: The purpose of this systematic scoping review was to (1) identify combined somatosensory and motor training interventions for the upper limb and their training components... [more] Purpose: The purpose of this systematic scoping review was to (1) identify combined somatosensory and motor training interventions for the upper limb and their training components, and (2) review the efficacy of the combined interventions. Methods: Participants were adults post-stroke with somatosensory and/or movement deficits in the upper limb. All studies with interventions combining somatosensory and motor training and targeting the affected upper limb were included. Outcome measures were assessments of somatosensory and/or motor impairment and upper limb function. Results: Ten studies (n = 219) were included, comprising three randomized controlled trials, two pre-post studies with non-randomized comparison groups, three single-case experimental studies, and two case reports. There was heterogeneity across studies with regards to intervention contents and dosage, participant characteristics, and outcome measures. The interventions included combinations of tactile stimulation/discrimination, proprioceptive stimulation/discrimination, haptic object discrimination/recognition, movement training, and functional training. Only one group study, a non-randomized controlled study with multiple active components and the largest dose of treatment, found significant improvements in fine motor and somatosensory measures. Some improvements were found in case studies. Conclusion: There was little consistency across ¿combined somatosensory and motor training¿ interventions and few have been rigorously tested for efficacy across somatosensory, motor and functional outcomes.
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Valkenborghs SR, Visser MM, Nilsson M, Callister R, van Vliet P, 'Aerobic exercise prior to task-specific training to improve poststroke motor function: A case series.', Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy, 23 e1707 (2018) [C1]
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2017 |
Dunn A, Marsden DL, Barker D, Van Vliet P, Spratt NJ, Callister R, 'Cardiorespiratory fitness and walking endurance improvements after 12 months of an individualised home and community-based exercise programme for people after stroke.', Brain injury, 31 1617-1624 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Turton AJ, Cunningham P, van Wijck F, Smartt HJM, Rogers CA, Sackley CM, et al., 'Home-based Reach-to-Grasp training for people after stroke is feasible: a pilot randomised controlled trial', Clinical Rehabilitation, 31 891-903 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Dunn A, Marsden DL, Van Vliet P, Spratt NJ, Callister R, 'Independently ambulant, community-dwelling stroke survivors have reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, mobility and knee strength compared to an age- and gendermatched cohort', Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 24 163-169 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Storberget M, Grødahl LHJ, Snodgrass S, van Vliet P, Heneghan N, 'Verbal augmented feedback in the rehabilitation of lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunctions: a systematic review.', BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 3 e000256 (2017) [C1]
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2016 |
Cunningham P, Turton AJ, Van Wijck F, Van Vliet P, 'Task-specific reach-to-grasp training after stroke: Development and description of a home-based intervention', Clinical Rehabilitation, 30 731-740 (2016) [C1] This series of articles for rehabilitation in practice aims to cover a knowledge element of the rehabilitation medicine curriculum. Nevertheless they are intended to be of interes... [more] This series of articles for rehabilitation in practice aims to cover a knowledge element of the rehabilitation medicine curriculum. Nevertheless they are intended to be of interest to a multidisciplinary audience. The competency addressed in this article is to transparently describe the process of developing a complex intervention for people after stroke as part of a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Objective: To describe and justify the development of a home-based, task-specific upper limb training intervention to improve reach-to-grasp after stroke and pilot it for feasibility and acceptability prior to a randomized controlled trial. Intervention description: The intervention is based on intensive practice of whole reach-to-grasp tasks and part-practice of essential reach-to-grasp components. A 'pilot' manual of activities covering the domains of self-care, leisure and productivity was developed for the feasibility study. The intervention comprises 14 hours of therapist-delivered sessions over six weeks, with additional self-practice recommended for 42 hours (i.e. one hour every day). As part of a feasibility randomized controlled trial, 24 people with a wide range of upper limb impairment after stroke experienced the intervention to test adherence and acceptability. The median number of repetitions in one-hour therapist-delivered sessions was 157 (interquartile range IQR 96-211). The amount of self-practice was poorly documented. Where recorded, the median amount of practice was 30 minutes (interquartile range 22-45) per day. Findings demonstrated that the majority of participants found the intensity, content and level of difficulty of the intervention acceptable, and the programme to be beneficial. Comments on the content and presentation of the self-practice material were incorporated in a revised 'final' intervention manual. Discussion: A comprehensive training intervention to improve reach-to-grasp for people living at home after stroke has been described in accordance with the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) reporting guidelines. The intervention has been piloted, and found to be acceptable and feasible in the home setting. Trial registration: ISRCTN56716589
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Hemsley B, Georgiou A, Carter R, Hill S, Higgins I, van Vliet P, Balandin S, 'Use of the My Health Record by people with communication disability in Australia: A review to inform the design and direction of future research', HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, 45 107-115 (2016) [C1]
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Van Vliet P, Hunter SM, Donaldson C, Pomeroy V, 'Using the TIDieR checklist to standardize the description of a functional strength training intervention for the upper limb after stroke', Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 40 203-208 (2016) [C1] Background and Purpose: Published reports of intervention in randomized controlled trials are often poorly described. The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TI... [more] Background and Purpose: Published reports of intervention in randomized controlled trials are often poorly described. The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist has been recently developed to improve the reporting of interventions. The aim of this article is to describe a therapy intervention used in the stroke rehabilitation trial, "Clinical Efficacy of Functional Strength Training for Upper Limb Motor Recovery Early After Stroke: Neural Correlates and Prognostic Indicators" (FAST-INdICATE), using TIDieR. Methods: The functional strength training intervention used in the FAST-INdICATE trial was described using TIDieR so that intervention can be replicated by both clinicians, who may implement it in practice, and researchers, who may deliver it in future research. The usefulness of TIDieR in the context of a complex stroke rehabilitation intervention was then discussed. Results and Discussion: The TIDieR checklist provided a systematic way of describing a treatment intervention used in a clinical trial of stroke rehabilitation. Clarification is needed regarding several aspects of the TIDieR checklist, including in which section to report about the development of the intervention in pilot studies, results of feasibility studies; overlap between training and procedures for assessing fidelity; and where to publish supplementary material so that it remains in the public domain. Conclusions: TIDieR is a systematic way of reporting the intervention delivered in a clinical trial of a complex intervention such as stroke rehabilitation. This approach may also have value for standardizing intervention in clinical practice.
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Marquez J, van Vliet P, Mcelduff P, Lagopoulos J, Parsons M, 'Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS): Does it have merit in stroke rehabilitation? A systematic review', International Journal of Stroke, 10 306-316 (2015) [C1] Transcranial direct current stimulation has been gaining increasing interest as a potential therapeutic treatment in stroke recovery. We performed a systematic review with meta-an... [more] Transcranial direct current stimulation has been gaining increasing interest as a potential therapeutic treatment in stroke recovery. We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to collate the available evidence in adults with residual motor impairments as a result of stroke. The primary outcome was change in motor function or impairment as a result of transcranial direct current stimulation, using any reported electrode montage, with or without adjunct physical therapy. The search yielded 15 relevant studies comprising 315 subjects. Compared with sham, cortical stimulation did not produce statistically significant improvements in motor performance when measured immediately after the intervention (anodal stimulation: facilitation of the affected cortex: standardized mean difference=0·05, P=0·71; cathodal stimulation: inhibition of the nonaffected cortex: standardized mean difference=0·39, P=0·08; bihemispheric stimulation: standardized mean difference=0·24, P=0·39). When the data were analyzed according to stroke characteristics, statistically significant improvements were evident for those with chronic stroke (standardized mean difference=0·45, P=0·01) and subjects with mild-to-moderate stroke impairments (standardized mean difference=0·37, P=0·02). Transcranial direct current stimulation is likely to be effective in enhancing motor performance in the short term when applied selectively to patients with stroke. Given the range of stimulation variables and heterogeneous nature of stroke, this modality is still experimental and further research is required to determine its clinical merit in stroke rehabilitation.
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Pelton TA, Wing AM, Fraser D, van Vliet P, 'Differential effects of parietal and cerebellar stroke in response to object location perturbation', Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 9 (2015) [C1] Background: The differential contributions of the cerebellum and parietal lobe to coordination between hand transport and hand shaping to an object have not been clearly identifie... [more] Background: The differential contributions of the cerebellum and parietal lobe to coordination between hand transport and hand shaping to an object have not been clearly identified. Objective: To contrast impairments in reach-to-grasp coordination, in response to object location perturbation, in patients with right parietal and cerebellar lesions, in order to further elucidate the role of each area in reach-to-grasp coordination. Method: A two-factor design with one between subject factor (right parietal stroke; cerebellar stroke; controls) and one within subject factor (presence or absence of object location perturbation) examined correction processes used to maintain coordination between transport-to-grasp in the presence of perturbation. Sixteen chronic stroke participants (eight with right parietal lesions and eight with cerebellar lesions) were matched in age (mean = 61 years; standard deviation = 12) and hand dominance with 16 healthy controls. Hand and arm movements were recorded during unperturbed baseline trials (10) and unpredictable trials (60) in which the target was displaced to the left (10) or right (10) or remained fixed (40). Results: Cerebellar patients had a slowed response to perturbation with anticipatory hand opening, an increased number of aperture peaks and disruption to temporal coordination, and greater variability. Parietal participants also exhibited slowed movements, with increased number of aperture peaks, but in addition, increased the number of velocity peaks and had a longer wrist path trajectory due to difficulties planning the new transport goal and thus relying more on feedback control. Conclusion: Patients with parietal or cerebellar lesions showed some similar and some contrasting deficits. The cerebellum was more dominant in controlling temporal coupling between transport and grasp components, and the parietal area was more concerned with using sensation to relate arm and hand state to target position.
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Van Vliet P, Pomeroy VM, Wolf SL, Kwakkel G, 'Time to Empower People with Stroke', Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 39 139-141 (2015)
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Scholefield SC, Cooke CP, Van Vliet PM, Heneghan NR, 'The effectiveness of mental imagery for improving strength in an asymptomatic population', PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS, 20 86-97 (2015)
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Dunn A, Marsden DL, Nugent E, Van Vliet P, Spratt NJ, Attia J, Callister R, 'Protocol variations and six-minute walk test performance in stroke survivors: A systematic review with meta-analysis', Stroke Research and Treatment, 2015 1-28 (2015) [C1]
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2015 |
Hollands KL, Pelton TA, Wimperis A, Whitham D, Tan W, Jowett S, et al., 'Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of visual cue training to improve adaptability of walking after stroke: Multi-centre, single-blind randomised control pilot trial', PLoS ONE, 10 (2015) [C1] Objectives: Given the importance of vision in the control of walking and evidence indicating varied practice of walking improves mobility outcomes, this study sought to examine th... [more] Objectives: Given the importance of vision in the control of walking and evidence indicating varied practice of walking improves mobility outcomes, this study sought to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of varied walking practice in response to visual cues, for the rehabilitation of walking following stroke. Design: This 3 arm parallel, multi-centre, assessor blind, randomised control trial was conducted within outpatient neurorehabilitation services Participants: Community dwelling stroke survivors with walking speed <0.8m/s, lower limb paresis and no severe visual impairments Intervention: Over-ground visual cue training (O-VCT), Treadmill based visual cue training (T-VCT), and Usual care (UC) delivered by physiotherapists twice weekly for 8 weeks. Main outcome measures: Participants were randomised using computer generated random permutated balanced blocks of randomly varying size. Recruitment, retention, adherence, adverse events and mobility and balance were measured before randomisation, postintervention and at four weeks follow-up. Results: Fifty-six participants participated (18 T-VCT, 19 O-VCT, 19 UC). Thirty-four completed treatment and follow-up assessments. Of the participants that completed, adherence was good with 16 treatments provided over (median of) 8.4, 7.5 and 9 weeks for T-VCT, O-VCT and UC respectively. No adverse events were reported. Post-treatment improvements in walking speed, symmetry, balance and functional mobility were seen in all treatment arms. Conclusions: Outpatient based treadmill and over-ground walking adaptability practice using visual cues are feasible and may improve mobility and balance. Future studies should continue a carefully phased approach using identified methods to improve retention. Trial Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01600391. Copyright:
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2015 |
Hemsley B, Georgiou A, Balandin S, Carter R, Hill S, Higgins I, et al., 'The Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) for Adults with Severe Communication Impairments: Findings of Pilot Research.', Studies in health technology and informatics, 214 100-106 (2015) [C1]
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2014 |
Pomeroy VM, Ward NS, Johansen-Berg H, van Vliet P, Burridge J, Hunter SM, et al., 'FAST INdiCATE Trial protocol. Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: Neural correlates and prognostic indicators', International Journal of Stroke, 9 240-245 (2014) [C3] Rationale: Functional strength training in addition to conventional physical therapy could enhance upper limb recovery early after stroke more than movement performance therapy pl... [more] Rationale: Functional strength training in addition to conventional physical therapy could enhance upper limb recovery early after stroke more than movement performance therapy plus conventional physical therapy. Aims: To determine (a) the relative clinical efficacy of conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training and conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therapy for upper limb recovery; (b) the neural correlates of response to conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training and conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therapy; (c) whether any one or combination of baseline measures predict motor improvement in response to conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training or conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therapy. Design: Randomized, controlled, observer-blind trial. Study: The sample will consist of 288 participants with upper limb paresis resulting from a stroke that occurred within the previous 60 days. All will be allocated to conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training or conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therapy. Functional strength training and movement performance therapy will be undertaken for up to 1·5h/day, five-days/week for six-weeks. Outcomes and Analysis: Measurements will be undertaken before randomization, six-weeks thereafter, and six-months after stroke. Primary efficacy outcome will be the Action Research Arm Test. Explanatory measurements will include voxel-wise estimates of brain activity during hand movement, brain white matter integrity (fractional anisotropy), and brain-muscle connectivity (e.g. latency of motor evoked potentials). The primary clinical efficacy analysis will compare treatment groups using a multilevel normal linear model adjusting for stratification variables and for which therapist administered the treatment. Effect of conventional physical therapy combined with functional strength training versus conventional physical therapy combined with movement performance therapy will be summarized using the adjusted mean difference and 95% confidence interval. To identify the neural correlates of improvement in both groups, we will investigate associations between change from baseline in clinical outcomes and each explanatory measure. To identify baseline measurements that independently predict motor improvement, we will develop a multiple regression model. © 2013 The Authors. Organization.
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2014 |
Durham KF, Sackley CM, Wright CC, Wing AM, Edwards MG, Van Vliet P, 'Attentional focus of feedback for improving performance of reach-to-grasp after stroke: A randomised crossover study', Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 100 108-115 (2014) [C1] Objective: To investigate whether feedback inducing an external focus (EF) of attention (about movement effects) was more effective for retraining reach-to-grasp after stroke comp... [more] Objective: To investigate whether feedback inducing an external focus (EF) of attention (about movement effects) was more effective for retraining reach-to-grasp after stroke compared with feedback inducing an internal focus (IF) of attention (about body movement). It was predicted that inducing an EF of attention would be more beneficial to motor performance. Design: Crossover trial where participants were assigned at random to two feedback order groups: IF followed by EF or EF followed by IF. Setting: Research laboratory. Participants: Forty-two people with upper limb impairment after stroke. Intervention: Participants performed three reaching tasks: (A) reaching to grasp a jar; (B) placing a jar forwards on to a table; and (C) placing a jar on to a shelf. Ninety-six reaches were performed in total over one training session. Main outcome measures: Kinematic measures were collected using motion analysis. Primary outcome measures were movement duration, peak velocity of the wrist, size of peak aperture and peak elbow extension. Results: Feedback inducing an EF of attention produced shorter movement durations {first feedback order group: IF mean 2.53. seconds [standard deviation (SD) 1.85]; EF mean 2.12. seconds (SD 1.63), mean difference 0.41. seconds; 95% confidence interval -0.68 to 1.5; P= 0.008}, an increased percentage time to peak deceleration (P = 0.01) when performing Task B, and an increased percentage time to peak velocity (P = 0.039) when performing Task A compared with feedback inducing an IF of attention. However, an order effect was present whereby performance was improved if an EF of attention was preceded by an IF of attention. Conclusions: Feedback inducing an EF of attention may be of some benefit for improving motor performance of reaching in people with stroke in the short term; however, these results should be interpreted with caution. Further research using a randomised design is recommended to enable effects on motor learning to be assessed. © 2013 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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2014 |
Snodgrass SJ, Heneghan NR, Tsao H, Stanwell PT, Rivett DA, Van Vliet PM, 'Recognising neuroplasticity in musculoskeletal rehabilitation: A basis for greater collaboration between musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapists', Manual Therapy, 19 614-617 (2014) [C3] Evidence is emerging for central nervous system (CNS) changes in the presence of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Motor control exercises, and potentially manual therapy, can... [more] Evidence is emerging for central nervous system (CNS) changes in the presence of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Motor control exercises, and potentially manual therapy, can induce changes in the CNS, yet the focus in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice is conventionally on movement impairments with less consideration of intervention-induced neuroplastic changes. Studies in healthy individuals and those with neurological dysfunction provide examples of strategies that may also be used to enhance neuroplasticity during the rehabilitation of individuals with musculoskeletal dysfunction, improving the effectiveness of interventions. In this paper, the evidence for neuroplastic changes in patients with musculoskeletal conditions is discussed. The authors compare and contrast neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinical paradigms in the context of the motor learning principles of experience-dependent plasticity: part and whole practice, repetition, task-specificity and feedback that induces an external focus of attention in the learner. It is proposed that increased collaboration between neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapists and researchers will facilitate new discoveries on the neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning sensorimotor changes in patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. This may lead to greater integration of strategies to enhance neuroplasticity in patients treated in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.
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2013 |
Ali M, Fulton R, Quinn T, Brady M, Lees KR, Alexandrov A, et al., 'How Well Do Standard Stroke Outcome Measures Reflect Quality of Life?', Stroke, 44 3161-3165 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Sturmberg C, Marquez J, Heneghan N, Snodgrass S, van Vliet P, 'Attentional focus of feedback and instructions in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction: A systematic review', MANUAL THERAPY, 18 458-467 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
van Vliet P, Pelton TA, Hollands KL, Carey L, Wing AM, 'Neuroscience Findings on Coordination of Reaching to Grasp an Object: Implications for Research', Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 27 622-635 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Ali M, English C, Bernhardt J, Sunnerhagen KS, Brady M, 'More outcomes than trials: a call for consistent data collection across stroke rehabilitation trials', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 8 18-24 (2013)
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2013 |
Hollands KL, Pelton T, Wimperis A, Whitham D, Jowett S, Sackley C, et al., 'Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke: a study protocol for a multi-centre, single blind randomised pilot trial', TRIALS, 14 (2013) [C3]
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2013 |
Turton AJ, Cunningham P, Heron E, Wijck FV, Sackley C, Rogers C, et al., 'Home-based reach-to-grasp training for people after stroke: Study protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial', Trials, 14 1-10 (2013) [C3]
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2012 | Van Vliet PM, Wimperis A, Creak J, Taylor A, Vandereijk C, 'Feedback device for improvement of coordination of reach-to-grasp after stroke', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93 167-171 (2012) [C1] | Nova | |||||||||
2012 |
Hollands KL, Pelton TA, Tyson SF, Hollands MA, Van Vliet PM, 'Interventions for coordination of walking following stroke: Systematic review', Gait & Posture, 35 349-359 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Coupar F, Pollock A, Legg LA, Sackley C, Van Vliet PM, 'Home-based therapy programmes for upper limb functional recovery following stroke', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD006755 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Pelton T, Van Vliet PM, Hollands K, 'Interventions for improving coordination of reach to grasp following stroke: A systematic review', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 10 89-102 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Van Vliet PM, Carey L, Nilsson M, 'Targeting stroke treatment to the individual', International Journal of Stroke, 7 480-481 (2012) [C3]
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2012 | Hollands K, Van Vliet PM, Pelton T, 'Interventions for improving coordination of axial segments and lower limbs during walking following stroke: Systematic review', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 10 1260-1362 (2012) [C1] | Nova | |||||||||
2011 | Pelton T, Van Vliet PM, Hollands K, 'Interventions for improving coordination of reach to grasp following stroke: A systematic review', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9 1226-1270 (2011) | ||||||||||
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Conference (36 outputs)
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2021 |
Lavis H, Tavener M, van Vliet P, 'It's Not as Easy as Flicking a Switch: Reflections by a Novice Researcher/Experienced Clinician on Dual-Role Challenges', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS (2021)
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2019 |
Valkenborghs S, Erickson K, Nilsson M, Van Vliet P, Callister R, 'Feasibility of aerobic interval training in non-ambulant persons after stroke', Novotel Twin Waters (2019)
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2018 |
Valkenborghs S, Erickson KI, Van Vliet P, Nilsson M, Callister R, 'Feasibility of Aerobic Interval Training in Non-Ambulant Persons after Stroke', Minneapolis (2018)
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2016 |
Hemsley BA, Georgiou A, Adams N, Rollo M, McCarthy S, Hill S, et al., 'Consumer health informatics for people who use AAC: Views on e-health records at home', ISAAC 2016 Toronto Bringing us together: Full program, Toronto Canada (2016) [E1]
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2015 |
van Wijck F, Cunningham P, Turton A, Sackley C, Rodgers C, Wolf S, et al., 'Home-based reach-to-grasp training for people after stroke: A feasibility randomized controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Van Vliet P, van Wijck F, Cunningham P, Sackley C, Rogers C, Wolf S, et al., 'Home-based reach-to-grasp training for people after stroke: A feasibility randomised controlled trial', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2015) [E3] | |||||||
2015 | Gopaul U, Van Vliet P, 'Progressive resistance training improves muscle strength of paretic lower limb in chronic stroke patients: A systematic review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2015) [E3] | |||||||
2014 |
Bhaskar S, Evans M, Kitsos G, Russel M, Stanwell P, Walker R, et al., 'The influence of initial stroke severity on the likelihood of death at 90 days following acute stroke: A tertiary hospital stroke register study', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Dunn A, Marsden D, Van Vliet P, Spratt NJ, Callister R, 'How do the shuttle walk test and 6-minute walk test compare as measures of cardiorespiratory fitness in stroke survivors?', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Evans MK, Bhaskar S, Kitsos G, 'ABREAST Study (Abnormal Blood REsults Acute STroke)', International Journal of Stroke, Sydney (2014) [E3]
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2013 |
Sturmberg C, Marquez J, Heneghan N, Snodgrass SJ, van Vliet P, 'Attentional focus in motor learning for musculoskeletal dysfunction: A systematic review', Journal of Physiotherapy eSupplement 2013 APA Conference Abstracts, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Callister R, Dunn A, Marsden DL, Spratt NJ, Van Vliet P, 'How has the 6 minute walk test been used in the stroke population? A Systematic Review with meta-analysis', International Journal of Stroke, Brisbane (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Marquez J, Van Vliet P, McElduff P, Lagopoulos J, Parsons M, 'Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): is it effective as a stroke therapy?: a systematic review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Miller J, Marquez J, Van Vliet P, Lagopoulos J, Parsons M, 'Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: A randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects on upper limb function in chronic stroke', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2013) [E3]
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2013 | Cunningham P, Turton AJ, Heron E, Longley V, van Wijck F, Sackley CM, et al., 'A pilot study for a randomised controlled trial of home based reach-to-grasp training for people after stroke', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2013) [E3] | Nova | ||||||
2012 | Van Vliet PM, Pelton T, Wing A, 'Hand-arm coordination after stroke: A comparison of prehension deficits following cortical and subcortical lesions', International Journal of Stroke, Darling Harbour, Sydney (2012) [E3] | |||||||
2011 | Coupar F, Legg L, Pollock A, Sackley C, Van Vliet PM, 'Home-based therapy programmes for upper limb functional recovery following stroke', International Journal of Stroke, Adelaide, SA (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2011 | Hollands K, Van Vliet PM, Humphreys G, Hollands M, 'The eyes have it! A putative mechanism for facilitatory effects of vidual cueing on turning in stroke survivors', Abstracts of the 6th International Posture Symposium, Slovakia (2011) [E3] | |||||||
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Patent (1 outputs)
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2008 | Van Vliet PM, Feedback Device.Patent application (2008) |
Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
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1998 | Van Vliet PM, Investigation of reaching movements following stroke, University of Nottingham (1998) [T3] |
Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 18 |
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Total funding | $3,161,030 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20111 grants / $1,554,935
Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: neural correlates and prognostic indicators$1,554,935
Funding body: Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health Research, UK
Funding body | Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health Research, UK |
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Project Team | Valerie Pomeroy |
Scheme | Efficacy and Mechanisms Programme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20102 grants / $708,726
Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke.$437,665
Funding body: NIHR National Institute for Health Research
Funding body | NIHR National Institute for Health Research |
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Project Team | Dr Kristen Hollands |
Scheme | Research for Patient Benefit |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Pilot study for a random-ized controlled trial of task-specific reach-to-grasp training at home.$271,061
Funding body: Stroke Association UK
Funding body | Stroke Association UK |
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Project Team | Dr Ailie Turton |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20092 grants / $179,904
Comparison of arm coordination in patients with parietal and cerebellar lesions and pilot therapy study.$153,000
Funding body: Stroke Association UK
Funding body | Stroke Association UK |
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Project Team | Professor Alan Wing |
Scheme | Research Bursary |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
GRASP - Feedback device for stroke rehabilita-tion.$26,904
Funding body: East Midlands Development Agency
Funding body | East Midlands Development Agency |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Innovation Fellowship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20071 grants / $210,018
Changes to whole body coordination during walking after stroke: quantitative analyses and pilot therapy study$210,018
Funding body: Stroke Association UK
Funding body | Stroke Association UK |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20065 grants / $93,151
Motion analysis system$37,876
Funding body: Remedi
Funding body | Remedi |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Feedback device for stroke rehabilitation$36,592
Funding body: Spinner Pathfinder Grant
Funding body | Spinner Pathfinder Grant |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Commerical |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Coordination of reach-to-grasp following stroke$8,500
Funding body: School of Health Sciences
Funding body | School of Health Sciences |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Post doctoral grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Home based therapy programmes for upper limb recovery following stroke: a Cochrane Systematic Review.$8,483
Funding body: Chest, Heart and Stroke Association
Funding body | Chest, Heart and Stroke Association |
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Project Team | Fiona Coupar |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Adaptability of whole-body co-ordination during walking in stroke survivors and healthy adults$1,700
Funding body: School of Health Sciences
Funding body | School of Health Sciences |
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Project Team | Kristen Hollands |
Scheme | Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20051 grants / $153,000
Effects of external-focus feedback on motor skill acquisition after stroke.$153,000
Funding body: Stroke Association UK
Funding body | Stroke Association UK |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Research Bursary |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2005 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19981 grants / $16,156
An observation study of physiotherapy treatment of stroke patients$16,156
Funding body: Remedi
Funding body | Remedi |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1998 |
Funding Finish | 1999 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19971 grants / $7,140
Reliability of the Modified Ashworth Scale for the lower limb in stroke patients$7,140
Funding body: Physiotherapy Research Foundation
Funding body | Physiotherapy Research Foundation |
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Project Team | Marjan Blackburn |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 1997 |
Funding Finish | 1998 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19951 grants / $166,600
Comparison of a UK and a Movement Science approach to the treatment of stroke$166,600
Funding body: Stroke Association UK
Funding body | Stroke Association UK |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1995 |
Funding Finish | 1999 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19941 grants / $10,200
Purchase of motion analysis system$10,200
Funding body: Physiotherapy Research Foundation
Funding body | Physiotherapy Research Foundation |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1994 |
Funding Finish | 1996 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
19931 grants / $6,800
Development of teaching package on Biomechanics Workstation software for analysing movement$6,800
Funding body: Coventry University
Funding body | Coventry University |
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Project Team | Paulette van Vliet |
Scheme | Development grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 1993 |
Funding Finish | 1994 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
19901 grants / $54,400
Exercise-induced muscle damage: causes and prevention$54,400
Funding body: Coventry University
Funding body | Coventry University |
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Project Team | Mike Gleeson |
Scheme | Project grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 1990 |
Funding Finish | 1993 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | PhD | Narratives of Illness and Recovery: (Re)constructing Continuity in Life After Stroke | PhD (Public Health & BehavSci), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Unraveling the Self: From Bodily Self-Consciousness to Artificial General Intelligence | PhD (Medicine), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Combined Somatosensory and Motor Training to Improve Upper Limb Recovery After Stroke | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Enhancing the Efficacy of Task-Specific Training on Upper Limb Motor Recovery after Stroke | PhD (Human Physiology), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | PhD | The Measurement and Improvement of Fitness Post Stroke | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | PhD | Hand-arm coordination after stroke | Psychology, University of Birmingham | Co-Supervisor |
2011 | PhD | External focus feedback for motor skill acquisition after stroke | Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham | Principal Supervisor |
2010 | PhD | Stroke-related differences in axial body segment coordination during preplanned and reactive changes in walking direction. | Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham | Principal Supervisor |
2007 | PhD | Perception and action after stroke: the effect of affordance on the reach-to-grasp movement | Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham | Co-Supervisor |
Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
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United Kingdom | 71 | |
Australia | 70 | |
United States | 16 | |
Sweden | 7 | |
Kazakhstan | 4 | |
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News
News • 14 Aug 2017
New app revolutionising treatment for stroke patients
A world-first app developed in conjunction with the University of Newcastle (UON) will improve the rehabilitation process for patients suffering from an arm impairment due to stroke.
News • 14 Apr 2015
Funding for stroke rehabilitation
Congratulations to Professor Paulette Van Vliet from the School of Health Sciences on her successful application for an NHMRC Development Grant for the continued development of the Arm Movement Measurement (ArMM) device.
Professor Paulette Van Vliet
Position
Honorary Professor
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Physiotherapy
Contact Details
paulette.vanvliet@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | 02 4921 78340 |
Link | Google+ |
Office
Room | IDC227 |
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Building | IDC |
Location | Callaghan Campus University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |