Congratulations to Dr Gillian Sweeney, occupational therapy advanced practitioner for her recent PhD awarded from the Bioengineering Department at Strathclyde University.
Gillian’s research involved a pilot randomised controlled trial of two novel types of rehabilitation after stroke.
Gillian compared the effects of robot assisted therapy and constraint induced movement therapy techniques on upper limb function following stroke, and as part of this research explored patient and therapist’s views of both of these interventions. This work will be used to shape and inform the future delivery of occupational therapy services for stroke patients locally, nationally and internationally.
Janice McClymont, head of occupational therapy profession, said:
“I commended Gillian for the years of hard work and dedication to stroke services in Lanarkshire. Gillian has a tenacity for learning and an innovative and transformative approach,
“Congratulations and best wishes for your future career Gillian. I’m sure there will be many more successes to come.”
