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The experiences of everyday activities post-stroke
1a Occupational Therapy Department , Colorado State University , Fort Collins , CO , USA.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 1, 2015
Summary
Stroke survivors find pleasure and productivity in everyday activities like hobbies and home management. These experiences, influenced by internal and external factors, offer insights into recovery and quality of life for rehabilitation planning.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Science
- Occupational Therapy
- Stroke Recovery
Background:
- Understanding stroke survivors' lived experiences is crucial for assessing recovery and planning interventions.
- Everyday activities significantly impact the well-being and adjustment processes of individuals post-stroke.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of community-dwelling stroke survivors concerning daily activities.
- To identify internal and external factors influencing pleasure, productivity, and restoration during recovery.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods study involving 23 stroke survivors.
- Utilized the Daily Experiences of Pleasure, Productivity and Restoration Profile (a time use survey) over three days.
- Conducted individual, semi-structured interviews to gather in-depth qualitative data.
Main Results:
- High pleasure associated with low-demand leisure; high productivity linked to home management.
- Hobbies emerged as activities providing the highest combination of pleasure, productivity, and restoration.
- Lived experiences were influenced by a convergence of internal (e.g., self-perception) and external factors.
Conclusions:
- Lived experiences of pleasure, productivity, and restoration offer valuable insights into stroke recovery and quality of life.
- Practitioners should integrate survivors' experiences into goal setting and intervention planning.
- Facilitating participation in hobbies and considering self-perceptions are key for enhancing survivor adjustment and rehabilitation.
