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R1. Relationship between Attention and Discourse in Patients with Right Hemisphere Damage: A Treatment Efficacy Study

Leora Reiff Cherney, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-NCD
lcherney@rehabchicago.org

Anita S. Halper, M.A., CCC-SLP, BC-NCD
ahalper@rehabchicago.org

R2. Effects of Bromocriptine on Improving Outcomes for Stroke Survivors with Hemispatial Neglect

Sandra Weintraub, Ph.D.
sweintraub@northwestern.edu

R3. Rehabilitation of Upper Limb Function Following Stroke Using Computer-Assisted Task-Specific Isokinetic Strength Training

Jules P.A. Dewald, P.T., Ph.D.
jpdewald@casbah.acns.nwu.edu

Randy F. Beer, Ph.D
rbeer@casbah.acns.nwu.edu

R4. Acquisition of Locomotor Capability Post-Stroke

David A. Brown, Ph.D., PT
d-brown1@northwestern.edu

R5. Impact of Exercise and Education on the Quality of Life in Stroke Survivors

Jeffery A. Jones, MPE
jjones@rehabchicago.org

Mitch Carr, MS Ed
mcarr@rehabchicago.org

R6. Prevention of Psychological Morbidity After Stroke

Robert J. Hartke, Ph.D., MPH
rhartke@rehabchicago.org

Rosemarie B. King, Ph.D., RN
rbking@northwestern.edu

R7. An Education Program for Healthful Living Following Stroke

Richard Harvey, M.D.
rharvey@rehabchicago.org

Florence Denby, MS, ANP, CRRN
fdenby@rehabchicago.org

R8. Motor Recovery After Stroke: Exploring the Science of Neural Growth, Plasticity and Rehabilitation

Richard L. Harvey, M.D.
rharvey@rehabchicago.org

R9. Evaluation of Therapy Effectiveness and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Outpatient Settings for Persons with Stroke

Allen Heinemann, Ph.D.
a-heinemann@northwestern.edu

Rita Bode, Ph.D.
r-bode@northwestern.edu

R10. Stroke Rehabilitation Database: Characteristics, Course, Care and Cost

Elliot J. Roth, M.D.
ejr@northwestern.edu

Allen Heinemann, Ph.D.
a-heinemann@northwestern.edu

R11. The Impact of Stroke Practice Guidelines on Knowledge and Practice Patterns of Acute Care Health Professionals

Allen Heinemann, Ph.D.
a-heinemann@northwestern.edu

Elliot J. Roth, M.D.
ejr@northwestern.edu

American Stroke Association
National Stroke Association
National Aphasia Association
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Education and Training Center

This research is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Grant Number H133B980021

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