About FISS
We are running the FISS UK study to find out whether the addition of a Stroke Action Falls programme to NHS usual stroke aftercare, reduces the risk of falls in people recovering from stroke who are living at home, compared to those receiving usual care alone.
Stroke is a long-term health condition affecting people of all age groups. In the UK, around 100,000 people have a stroke each year. After a stroke, people are more likely to fall. Falling and the fear of falling can lead to reduced mobility, loss of independence, inability to work, increased health and social care needs, and a lower overall quality of life.
The study will involve 464 stroke survivors across 10 UK stroke services and each person’s participation in the trial will last 12 months.
As well as FISS UK, a team in Australia is running FISS AUS to test whether Stroke Action Falls reduces falls in stroke survivors in Australia.
FISS recruiting sites:
1. Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Trust & Norwich community healthcare trust.
2. United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust & Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group
3. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
4. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Site identification is still ongoing, with the goal of reaching up to 10 sites