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When someone has a stroke, they often seek certainty around recovery. They want to know what to expect, and they want honest, truthful information. A researcher fundedby theNeurological Foundation has investigated a prediction tool that’s proving accurate when usedby clinicians, helpingpeople navigate their recovery. Olivia Norrie is a physiotherapist in stroke and rehabilitation at Auckland City Hospital. She received the O’Brien Clinical Fellowship for her work on PREP2, which is a tool that predicts a person’s potential for hand and arm recovery – a critical part of regaining independence after stroke. Her research has shown that the tool is working as intended, and that people are overwhelmingly positive about their experience when given this information. The results from her fellowship have influenced an on- going study at Auckland City hospital called PREP3, funded by the NZ Health Research Council, which aims to improve the accuracy of hand and arm recovery predictions. “Contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community is very important to me. I aim to help drive quality improvements in clinical practice. I am passionate about what I do.” Olivia Norrie Accurate predictions help stroke recovery