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Perceived occupational balance in people with stroke
Ann-Charlotte Kassberg1,2, Anneli Nyman1, Maria Larsson Lund1
1Department of Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 3, 2019
Summary
Working-age stroke survivors often struggle with occupational balance, impacting their daily activities and health. Rehabilitation should address perceived balance across all life domains, not just performance, to improve well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Stroke frequently disrupts daily life balance, yet research often overlooks perceived balance.
- Focusing on activity performance alone is insufficient for understanding post-stroke challenges.
- Working-age individuals with stroke require specific attention regarding activity balance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess how individuals with stroke perceive their occupational balance.
- To investigate associations between occupational balance and disability, fatigue, and sociodemographics.
- To inform rehabilitation strategies for improving post-stroke well-being.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 63 working-age individuals post-stroke.
- Utilized the Occupational Balance Questionnaire, Glasgow Outcome Scale, and Fatigue Severity Scale.
- Statistical analysis to identify relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Most participants reported poor occupational balance across various aspects.
- Few significant correlations were found between overall occupational balance and demographic factors or injury severity.
- Perceived occupational balance is a significant concern for stroke survivors.
Conclusions:
- Occupational balance is crucial for stroke rehabilitation, promoting engagement in meaningful activities and health.
- Rehabilitation should incorporate monitoring of activity patterns and perceived balance.
- Addressing perceived balance alongside activity performance enhances understanding of stroke's impact.
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