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Positive consequences of surviving a stroke.

Glen Gillen1

  • 1Program in Occupational Therapy, Columbia University, 710 West 168th Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10032, USA. GG50@columbia.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|June 23, 2005
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Stroke survivors in inpatient rehabilitation can identify positive outcomes, such as enhanced social connections and personal growth, demonstrating benefit finding after stroke. This psychological reframing offers valuable coping insights.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Stroke is a significant health event impacting survivors' psychological well-being.
  • Benefit finding, or positive reframing, is increasingly recognized as a coping mechanism in severe illness.
  • Understanding psychological adaptation post-stroke is crucial for comprehensive rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychological experience of stroke survivors during inpatient rehabilitation.
  • To investigate if stroke survivors can identify positive consequences of their stroke.
  • To gain insight into benefit finding as a coping strategy post-stroke.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a case series methodology.
  • Conducted qualitative analysis of interviews with 16 stroke survivors.

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  • Utilized standardized open-ended questions to explore positive consequences.

    • Main Results:

    • 63% of stroke survivors identified positive consequences of their stroke.
    • Key themes included increased social relationships, health awareness, religious life changes, personal growth, and altruism.
    • Demonstrated the capacity for positive reframing among stroke survivors.

    Conclusions:

    • Some individuals can positively reframe their stroke experience.
    • Findings offer insights into coping mechanisms for occupational therapists and healthcare providers.
    • Highlights the need for further research into post-stroke psychological adaptation and benefit finding.