The Association for Stroke and Aphasia is proud to announce the launch of a new project aimed at identifying the unmet needs of stroke survivors and/or those diagnosed with aphasia on the territory of Sofia Municipality. The project is funded by Sofia Municipality under the Europe 2024 Program and aims to improve the quality of life of affected individuals and their families.
Project description
The project is entitled "Identification of unmet needs of stroke survivors and/or diagnosed with aphasia on the territory of Sofia Municipality" and is implemented in implementation of Contract No СОА24-DG56-2150 / 21.08.2024 under the Europe 2024 Program, Priority Area III. It aims to adapt and implement an innovative European practice in the field of healthcare, which offers a mechanism for generating and developing municipal policy based on identified unmet needs. The main goal is to identify and analyze these needs in order to create a network of support structures and to form a positive attitude in society for active participation in the formation of health policy.
Project objectives
1. Creation of a methodology for studying the unmet needs of the target group.
2. Conducting research and approbation of the methodological model.
3. Identification of unmet needs of the target group.
4. Creation of a network of support structures.
5. Formation of a positive attitude in society for participation in health policy.
6. Differentiated approach to the identification of the needs of the different target subgroups.
7. Primary diagnosis of the needs for speech therapy for a representative number of patients.
8. Primary psychological group support for stroke and aphasia victims, their families and caregivers.
9. Providing empirical data to generate municipal policy to support survivors of stroke and/or aphasia.
Expected results
- Methodological guidance for conducting the study.
- Approved questionnaire and printed information materials.
- Information meetings held in different regions of Sofia Municipality.
-Survey survey on the territory of all specified locations.
-Analysis and recommendations** based on the collected data.
-Primary diagnosis** of aphasiological status of a representative sample.
-Psychological therapeutic group sessions for the target subgroups.
Project partners
The project is implemented in partnership with several key organizations that will contribute to its successful implementation:
1. Sofia Municipality Bankya Region - Administrative Region of Sofia Municipality, which will assist in the organization and conduct of information meetings, provision of permits and access for volunteers, as well as provision of data for analysis.
2. 78. Secondary School "Hristo Smirnenski" - Secondary Municipal School, which will support the project by providing volunteers and assistance in conducting information meetings and distributing information materials.
3. Lausanne EAD - Municipal Sole Proprietorship Joint-Stock Company, which will participate in the printing of questionnaires and information materials, as well as in the survey of employees and users of social services.
Financial support
The project was implemented with the financial support of Sofia Municipality under the Europe 2024 Program, and the total cost of the project is BGN 30,500, of which BGN 25,000 are grants and BGN 5,500 are co-financed by the Association for Stroke and Aphasia.
With this project, the Stroke and Aphasia Association seeks to create a sustainable model to support those affected by stroke and aphasia, while promoting the active participation of civil society in the health policy-making process.