Monday 30th September – Tuesday 1st October 2024
Organising Committee:
- Dr Katja Kornysheva, Centre for Human Brain Health and School of Psychology, University of Birmingham
- Dr Dave Punt, Physio for Stroke, Centre for Movement and Wellbeing, School of Sports and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham
- Dr Ned Jenkinson, Centre for Human Brain Health and School of Sports and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham
- Martin Geiger, Centre for Human Brain Health and School of Psychology, University of Birmingham (ECR)
Neurological rehabilitation and disease prevention in an ageing population faces a crucial challenge – the limited capacity and financial constraints within the NHS prevent the delivery of sustained, high-dose, and engaging training. Recognising the imperative for rehabilitation beyond traditional clinic settings, for example for stroke and Parkinson’s Disease patients, there is a pressing need to explore alternative avenues such as effective digital community-based or home-based interventions. Here, innovative, scalable and sustainable digital solutions are required to facilitate recovery and prevention.
Forming new translational partnerships across sectors, informed by the latest scientific advances and in co-production with patients, will enable clinical and real-world evidence trials, as well innovative research and development. This workshop aims to ignite impactful partnerships across academia, industry, charities, NHS, community clinical services and patients to address this challenge and advance the field of digital rehabilitation.