Professor Louise Connell
Professor of Allied Health RehabilitationResearch Overview
My interest is in implementation research, and I am undertaking a programme of research into neurological rehabilitation. My current research focuses specifically on implementation research for increasing intensity after stroke, including use of telerehabilitation.
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DSI: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)
01/04/2026 → 31/03/2031
Research
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Scaling and Evaluating NeuroRehabilitation OnLine (NROL) Model: Enhancing Access to Intensive Digital Stroke Rehabilitation Across NHS Regions for Better Outcomes
24/02/2025 → 30/04/2026
Consultancy
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NIHR Pre-Application Support Supervision Costs
01/10/2024 → 30/06/2025
Research
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A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the Action Falls rehabilitation programme compared to usual care alone to reduce falls in stroke survivors.
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2028
Research
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Falls in Stroke Study
01/09/2024 → …
Research
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A mixed methods evaluation of NeuroRehabilitation OnLine (NROL) across Lancashire and South Cumbria
18/03/2024 → 17/07/2024
Research
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Walk n Watch project
01/01/1900 → …
Research
Scaling Digital Neurorehabilitation: Implementation Lessons from NeuroRehab OnLine (NROL)
Invited talk
UKSF LIVE: NHS-Led online rehabilitation delivery model – NROL
Invited talk
Lancet Commission to develop pragmatic solutions to improve neurorehabilitation services across the globe.
Expert Opinion
NIHR Academy (External organisation)
Membership of board
Implementing and evaluating NeuroRehabilitation OnLine
Invited talk
NeuroRehabilitation OnLine (NROL)
Invited talk
NIHR Fellowship PanelChair of Health & Care Professions committee (Event)
Membership of committee
NIHR Academy (External organisation)
Membership of committee
NHS England Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Awards, Digital Practice Award (Short-listed)
Prize (including medals and awards)
AHA Award for best collaboration across clinical, academia, and industry.
Prize (including medals and awards)
DERI Research Capacity Building Team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) won the Non-Patient Facing Team of the Year award at the annual ELHT Star Awards
Prize (including medals and awards)
- Experimental Medicine