Stroke Association Keynote Lecture 2018 - Living life well: Rehabilitation matters

Описание: This Stroke Association’s Keynote Lecture aims to showcase some of the latest advancements being made in stroke research. The 2018 was delivered by Professor Marion Walker MBE, Professor of Stroke Rehabilitation and Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Nottingham.

Her lecture: ‘Living life well: Rehabilitation matters’ covers the crucial part rehabilitation plays in restoring the quality of life, not only for the patient but also for those close to them. Martin, a stroke survivor, also shares his personal experience of how rehabilitation played a very significant role in his recovery process. Professor Walker also discusses the current state of rehabilitation provision highlighting the important role that the Stroke Association plays in developing research capacity in this vital area.

Professor Walker has a strong research portfolio covering a wide area of local, national and international research projects. She is a strong advocate of patient partnership and has co-chaired the Nottingham Stroke Research Partnership Group for 10 years. She is also a Stroke Association trustee. Marion was awarded an MBE in 2012, as part of The Queen's New Year Honours list, for her service to stroke rehabilitation and stroke survivors.

The Keynote Lecture was hosted by ITV news anchor Alastair Stewart OBE.

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