What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to establish a professional consensus on best practices for orthotic interventions after a stroke.

March 7, 2026Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Professional consensus on UK national statements of best practice for ways of working to deliver orthotic interventions after stroke: an eDelphi study

MGMiriam Golding-DayUniversity of Nottingham STShirley ThomasUniversity of Nottingham PWPhillip WhiteheadUniversity of York

Key Points

The aim is to establish a professional consensus on best practices for orthotic interventions after a stroke.
Conducted an eDelphi study to gather expert opinions.
Collected data on optimal ways of working for orthotic interventions.
Achieved consensus through multiple rounds of feedback.
Consensus of 94.3% was reached among professionals.
Identified best practices to enhance rehabilitation and reduce complications for stroke survivors.
First UK-wide agreement on orthotic care after stroke.

Abstract

Overall consensus 94.3% was achieved on the first UK-wide professionally agreed statements of best practice detailing the optimal ways of working when delivering orthotic interventions to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and reduce complications for stroke survivors.

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