ESTEEM:
Phase 1
Co-production
Co-produce with stakeholders a model of environmental enrichment for use in the community setting.
The ESTEEM Program was co-designed with stakeholders affected by stroke
(e.g. stroke survivors and their carers), therapists and care providers.
The ESTEEM Program launched at Mercy Services in November 2022,
and at Maitland Community Care Services in July 2024.
The research is currently entering Phase 3; an effectiveness trial at three locations in the Hunter New England Local Health District (Newcastle region, Maitland region & Manning Valley/Taree region).
Co-production
Co-produce with stakeholders a model of environmental enrichment for use in the community setting.
Qualitative focus groups
With stroke survivors, carers, and community care providers.
Pilot Implementation
Site 1 - Newcastle.
Refine for feasibility testing.
Feasibility trial
Wait-list-controlled trial to test the feasibility, safety, efficacy, and sustainability of the program.
Effectiveness trial across three sites (Site 1 Newcastle, Site 2 Maitland, Site 3 Taree).
If you are interested in being involved as a participant, research collaborator, or financial supporter, click here to visit our page at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) for further information.
Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee 2020/ETH01723