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Patients' perspectives on aerobic exercise early after stroke
Erik C Prout1,2, Avril Mansfield1,2,3,4,5, William E McIlroy1,2,3,4,5,6
1a Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|March 29, 2016
Summary
Stroke survivors are willing to do aerobic exercise during rehabilitation but face barriers. Patients need more support and information to build confidence and manage exercise effectively.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Exercise Science
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Aerobic exercise is crucial for stroke recovery.
- Understanding patient perspectives is key to effective rehabilitation interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient views on aerobic exercise during inpatient stroke rehabilitation.
- To identify patient self-efficacy, beliefs, and perceived barriers to exercise.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 33 individuals undergoing inpatient stroke rehabilitation in Canada.
- Assessed self-efficacy, outcome expectations, social support, and exercise perceptions.
Main Results:
- 97% of participants were willing to engage in aerobic exercise shortly after admission.
- High outcome expectations contrasted with lower self-efficacy for exercise.
- Key barriers included physical limitations, lack of information, and insufficient spousal/family support, more so than fear of falling.
Conclusions:
- Stroke patients are receptive to early aerobic exercise but face significant barriers.
- Addressing patient confidence, providing practical education, and enhancing social support are vital.
- Interventions should focus on empowering patients and caregivers to manage exercise within complex health needs.
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