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Resuming previously valued activities post-stroke: who or what helps?

J Robison¹, R Wiles, C Ellis-Hill

¹School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK. j.m.robison@soton.ac.uk

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Resuming valued activities after stroke is influenced by physical, cognitive, environmental, and support factors. Rehabilitation services play a key role in aiding adaptation and improving quality of life post-stroke.

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Area of Science:

Neurorehabilitation
Stroke Recovery
Activity-Based Therapy

Background:

Understanding factors influencing long-term activity resumption post-stroke is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
The transition back to valued activities impacts an individual's sense of self and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore factors that help or hinder the resumption of valued activities up to 12 months after a stroke.
To deepen the understanding of the lived experience of stroke survivors attempting to reintegrate into meaningful life roles.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study involving semi-structured interviews with 19 stroke survivors and 8 informal carers at 12 months post-stroke.
In-depth analysis of interview transcripts to identify influences on resuming pre-stroke activities.
Exploration of ongoing stroke effects and personal experiences in activity resumption.

Main Results:

Resumption of activities (employment, domestic roles, socialising, hobbies) was influenced by physical/cognitive disability, environment, individual adaptability, and support systems.
Inability to resume activities negatively affected self-perception and quality of life.
Some individuals demonstrated adaptability and tolerance to change.

Conclusions:

Rehabilitation services should identify significant activities and provide support for debilitating symptoms (fatigue, dizziness).
Addressing emotional/behavioral responses and involving social networks are vital components of long-term stroke care.
Rehabilitation should support patients in adapting to a changed way of life post-stroke.