Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
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)....
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| author | Xue Wen Eng Sandra G. Brauer Suzanne S. Kuys Matthew Lord Kathryn S. Hayward |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8adae3bf95db481b91edfeeddd7446b62025-08-20T03:37:33ZengWileyStroke Research and Treatment2090-81052042-00562014-01-01201410.1155/2014/626538626538Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke RehabilitationXue Wen Eng0Sandra G. Brauer1Suzanne S. Kuys2Matthew Lord3Kathryn S. Hayward4Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Queensland, AustraliaDivision of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Queensland, AustraliaGriffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Queensland, AustraliaDivision of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Queensland, AustraliaDivision of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Queensland, AustraliaAim. 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/626538 |
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| title | Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation |
| title_full | Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation |
| title_fullStr | Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation |
| title_short | Factors Affecting the Ability of the Stroke Survivor to Drive Their Own Recovery outside of Therapy during Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation |
| title_sort | factors affecting the ability of the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy during inpatient stroke rehabilitation |
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