VAMCAST

This study will develop a communication screening tool to help healthcare staff support stroke patients experiencing communication problems to make decisions.

Researchers have developed a tool that aims to improve patient access to communication support during mental capacity assessments, so they can make better decisions. The VAMCAST (Validation of the MCAST Communication Screening Tool) study will user test the tool to find out if it gives correct and consistent results and if staff are able to use it accurately.

This study is being carried out by a team of researchers at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University. It is funded by the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care)