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Our research team have multiple research outputs and publications, you can view their work below:

Stroke and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Research

Here are some examples of our teams research related to stroke and upper limb rehabilitation:

  • Turtle, B., Porter-Armstrong, A. and Stinson, M. (2020) The reliability of the graded Wolf Motor Function Test for stroke. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, p.0308022620902697.
  • Turtle, B., Porter-Armstrong, A. and Stinson, M. (2019) A systematic review of the application and psychometric properties of the graded Wolf Motor Function Test. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, p.0308022619879074.
  • Turtle, B., Stinson, M.D. and Porter-Armstrong, A. (2019) Using the EQ-5D-5L and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure in stroke rehabilitation: Responsiveness and interpretation. NIMAST, Belfast June 2019.
  • Porter-Armstrong, A., McIlwaine. P., Abbi, L., Bradbury, I., Morrow, F., Turtle, B., Gallagher, N. and Stinson, M. (2018) A pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of mirror box therapy in upper limb rehabilitation with sub-acute stroke. 37-page report of Research Priority Grant, United Kingdom Occupational Therapy Research Foundation. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
  • Porter-Armstrong, A. (2018) A pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of mirror box therapy in upper limb rehabilitation. Summary of Key Findings. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
  • Porter-Armstrong, A., McIlwaine, P., Gallagher, N., Turtle, B., Abbi, L., Morrow, F., Trainor, J. and Stinson, M.D. (2018) Use of mirror box therapy and the graded Wolf Motor Function Test in upper limb rehabilitation: a practical workshop. Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Belfast June 2018.
  • Turtle, B., Porter-Armstrong, A. and Stinson, M.D.  (2018) Outcome assessment in a stroke clinical trial. Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Belfast June 2018.
  • McDonough, S. and Porter-Armstrong, A. (2018) Requirements for high quality clinical trials. NIMAST, Belfast June 2018.
  • Porter-Armstrong, A., Stinson, M.D., McIlwaine, P., Bradbury, I., Abbi, L., Morrow, F., Trainor, J. and Gallagher, N. (2017) A pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of mirror box therapy in upper limb rehabilitation with sub-acute stroke patients. Poster presentation. NIMAST Conference, Belfast.
  • Porter-Armstrong, A., Stinson, M.D., McIlwaine, P., Bradbury, I., Abbi, L., Morrow, F., Trainor, J. and Gallagher, N. (2015) A pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of mirror box therapy in upper limb rehabilitation with sub-acute stroke patients. Poster presentation. NIMAST Conference, Belfast.
  • Stapleton, T., Connolly, D. and O'Neill, D. (2015) Factors influencing the clinical stratification of suitability to drive after stroke: a qualitative study. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 29 (3), 253-271.
  • Buckley, S.E., Robinson, K. and Stapleton, T. (2015) Medical fitness to drive and mental health: Are you aware of the guidelines? Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 43(1), 35-42.
  • McIlwaine, P. (2013). Demonstrating research and innovation in Northern Ireland. Occupational Therapy News, College of Occupational Therapists: London. June, 17.
  • Pedlow, K., Porter-Armstrong, A., McDonough, S., Wilson, C., Morris, D. and Lennon S. (2012) Understanding therapists’ experiences of upper limb rehabilitation: a focus group exploration of bobath and CIMT. Physiotherapy UK, Liverpool.
  • Haughey, F., Morgan, J. and Stapleton, T. (2012) A case of dressing apraxia? A case study. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 19(12), 704-710.
  • Stapleton, T., Connolly, D. and O'Neill, D. (2012) Exploring the relationship between self-awareness of driving efficacy and that of a proxy when determining fitness to drive after stroke. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 59(1), 63-70.
  • Stapleton, T. and Connolly, D. (2010) Occupational therapy practice in pre-driving assessment post stroke in the Irish context: findings from a nominal group technique meeting. Topics in stroke rehabilitation, 17(1), 58-68.
  • Bannigan, K., Boniface, G., Doherty, P., Nicol, M., Porter-Armstrong, A. and Scudds, R. (2008) Priorities for Occupational Therapy Research in the United Kingdom: Executive Summary of the POTTER Project. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71 (1), 13-16.
  • Stapleton, T., Ashburn, A. and Stack, E. (2001) A pilot study of attention deficits, balance control and falls in the subacute stage following stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation. 15(4), 437-444.