Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Coping Strategies: Problem Focused01:27

Coping Strategies: Problem Focused

813
Coping strategies are methods people use to manage, tolerate, or reduce the effects of stressors. These strategies involve both behavioral and psychological actions to handle stressful situations. One common approach is problem-focused coping, which aims to change or eliminate the source of stress rather than merely addressing its consequences. This method involves taking direct action to resolve the issue causing stress.
For example, consider a student who struggles to understand their...
813
Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused01:20

Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused

916
Emotion-focused coping refers to a set of strategies aimed at managing the emotional impact of stressors, rather than directly addressing their causes. This approach involves altering one's emotional response to stressful situations to reduce their psychological effects. For example, individuals might talk with a friend or engage in activities like journaling to express their feelings. Such actions can help achieve emotional clarity or release, providing the psychological stability needed...
916
Role of Cerebellum and Prefrontal Cortex in Memory01:14

Role of Cerebellum and Prefrontal Cortex in Memory

1.5K
The cerebellum, while traditionally associated with motor control, also plays a crucial role in memory, particularly in procedural memory, which involves learning motor tasks that become automatic through repetition. For example, studies have shown that when the cerebellum is damaged, individuals or animals lose the ability to learn conditioned motor responses, such as the conditioned eye-blink response in classical conditioning experiments with rabbits. This study demonstrates the...
1.5K
Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management01:23

Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management

621
Nursing management for a patient with arteriosclerosis involves a comprehensive approach focusing on lifestyle modification, disease monitoring, education, and symptomatic care. Here is an overview of effective nursing strategies:Assessment and Monitoring: Initial and ongoing assessments are crucial. Nurses must document the patient's medical history, including any hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular diseases. Assessments also cover family history and lifestyle...
621
Regulation of Stroke Volume01:27

Regulation of Stroke Volume

7.4K
The regulation of stroke volume, which is the amount of blood the heart pumps out during each heartbeat, is critical for maintaining a healthy circulatory system. Stroke volume is influenced by three main factors: preload, contractility, and afterload.
Preload refers to the degree of stretch on the heart before it contracts. It's analogous to the stretching of a rubber band; the more it's stretched, the more forcefully it snaps back. This concept is encapsulated in the Frank-Starling law of the...
7.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evaluating a Tool for Assessment of Adjustment Disorder in the U.S. Military: The Adjustment Disorder-New Module 20 for Military (ADNM-20-MIL).

International journal of methods in psychiatric research·2026
Same author

Thirty years of surveillance of depleted uranium-exposed Gulf War veterans demonstrate continued effects to bone health.

Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A·2024
Same author

Dorsiflexion Specific Ankle Robotics to Enhance Motor Learning After Stroke: A Preliminary Report.

Research square·2024
Same author

Cognitive impairment in asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis is associated with abnormal segments in the Circle of Willis.

Journal of vascular surgery·2024
Same author

Differential impact of type of killing on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Afghanistan.

Journal of traumatic stress·2023
Same author

Surveillance of Depleted Uranium-exposed Gulf War Veterans: More Evidence for Bone Effects.

Health physics·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Dual-Task Stroop Paradigm for Detecting Cognitive Deficits in High-Functioning Stroke Patients
07:42

Dual-Task Stroop Paradigm for Detecting Cognitive Deficits in High-Functioning Stroke Patients

Published on: December 16, 2022

3.1K

Executive function and coping in stroke survivors.

Jessica Kegel1, Moira Dux1, Richard Macko1

  • 1Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Health Center, Baltimore, MD, USA VA Maryland Exercise & Robotics Center of Excellence (MERCE), Baltimore, MD, USA.

Neurorehabilitation
|November 29, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Executive function deficits in stroke survivors correlate with increased avoidant coping strategies. Improving executive function may promote adaptive coping, benefiting rehabilitation efforts.

Keywords:
Strokecopingexecutive function

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System
07:35

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Published on: December 29, 2023

2.5K
A Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Technique for Inducing Post-stroke Depression in Rats
04:38

A Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Technique for Inducing Post-stroke Depression in Rats

Published on: May 22, 2019

9.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Dual-Task Stroop Paradigm for Detecting Cognitive Deficits in High-Functioning Stroke Patients
07:42

Dual-Task Stroop Paradigm for Detecting Cognitive Deficits in High-Functioning Stroke Patients

Published on: December 16, 2022

3.1K
Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System
07:35

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Published on: December 29, 2023

2.5K
A Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Technique for Inducing Post-stroke Depression in Rats
04:38

A Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Technique for Inducing Post-stroke Depression in Rats

Published on: May 22, 2019

9.4K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke survivors often experience physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments.
  • Coping strategies for distress post-stroke remain under-evaluated.
  • Executive function is linked to coping in traumatic brain injury (TBI) populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between executive function and coping strategies in chronic stroke survivors.
  • To test the hypothesis that executive function is positively associated with adaptive coping and negatively with maladaptive coping.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 15 chronic stroke survivors participated.
  • Executive function was assessed using a cognitive test battery.
  • Coping strategies were evaluated using the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WAYS).

Main Results:

  • Executive function deficits were significantly associated with increased avoidant coping.
  • No significant relationship was found between executive function and active coping.
  • Executive function predicted avoidant coping, even after controlling for demographics.

Conclusions:

  • Executive function and coping strategies are linked in stroke survivors, similar to TBI findings.
  • Interventions enhancing executive function may foster adaptive coping mechanisms.
  • Future research should explore aerobic exercise's impact on executive function and coping post-stroke.