Anne Hickey

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181

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About

Anne Hickey is a leading figure in stroke rehabilitation research, with her work fundamentally shaping how we understand and address post-stroke disability. Her key research areas span the continuum of stroke care, from acute management to long-term recovery, with a particular focus on the psychosocial and functional outcomes that matter most to patients. Her seminal 2012 paper, "Stroke rehabilitation: recent advances and future therapies," which has garnered 181 citations, provides a comprehensive roadmap for the field, critically evaluating emerging therapies while highlighting the growing global burden of stroke-related disability. Hickey’s major contributions lie in demonstrating that despite significant progress in acute stroke treatment, the majority of survivors face persistent impairments that demand innovative, patient-centered rehabilitation strategies. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the research paradigm toward understanding the long-term impacts on families and healthcare systems, emphasizing that effective rehabilitation is not merely a clinical challenge but a societal imperative. Through her rigorous scholarship, Hickey has established herself as a vital voice in advocating for evidence-based, holistic approaches to stroke recovery, making her research indispensable for clinicians and scientists committed to improving quality of life after stroke.