The deadline is approaching for an island-wide survey that aims to provide a better understanding about the provision of stroke rehabilitation services in Bermuda.

The survey, launched in June by healthcare provider Evolution Healing Centre, can be completed here. The deadline is Tuesday.

Kim Watkins, a senior physiotherapist with the Evolution Healing Centre, said: “This survey is very important to gain data on what is being delivered in practice and how we can improve these services.

“In Bermuda, data for 2020 revealed that there were 261 incidents of stroke and that it was the second leading cause of death. Rehabilitation and stroke prevention is an international priority, and here in Bermuda we should be taking the lead in improving our services.

“We have the opportunity to deliver high-quality care, but first we must understand what the current situation is providing in reality.

“With this in mind, we created a survey to begin gathering some of this data. This survey is in two parts: the first part is demographic information, and their stroke rehabilitation experiences; and the second part is the stroke impact scale (short form).

“The survey is estimated to take ten to 15 minutes in general but some participants may take longer or need more support. There is also an opportunity for the participants to give more detailed feedback about their experiences.”