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Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
Joint Authors
Eng, Xue Wen
Lord, Matthew
Hayward, Kathryn S.
Brauer, Sandra G.
Kuys, Suzanne S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
To explore factors affecting the ability of the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy during inpatient rehabilitation.
Method.
One-on-one, in-depth interviews with stroke survivors ( n = 7 ) and their main carer ( n = 6 ), along with two focus groups with clinical staff ( n = 20 ).
Data was thematically analysed according to group.
Results.
Stroke survivors perceived “dealing with loss,” whilst concurrently “building motivation and hope” for recovery affected their ability to drive their own recovery outside of therapy.
In addition, they reported a “lack of opportunities” outside of therapy, with subsequent time described as “dead and wasted.” Main carers perceived stroke survivors felt “out of control … at everyone’s mercy” and lacked knowledge of “what to do and why” outside of therapy.
Clinical staff perceived the stroke survivor’s ability to drive their own recovery was limited by the lack of “another place to go” and the “passive rehab culture and environment.” Discussion.
To enable the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy, there is a need to increase opportunities for practice and promote active engagement.
Suggested strategies include building the stroke survivor’s motivation and knowledge, creating an enriched environment, and developing daily routines to provide structure outside of therapy time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eng, Xue Wen& Brauer, Sandra G.& Kuys, Suzanne S.& Lord, Matthew& Hayward, Kathryn S.. 2014. Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047702
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eng, Xue Wen…[et al.]. Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047702
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eng, Xue Wen& Brauer, Sandra G.& Kuys, Suzanne S.& Lord, Matthew& Hayward, Kathryn S.. Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047702
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047702