The Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner: Mixed Methods User Evaluation.

Area of Science:

• Rehabilitation Science
• Community Health Programs
• Implementation Science

Background:

• Growing need for community-based exercise programs for stroke survivors.
• Limited access to specialized programs for individuals post-stroke.
• Development of the Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner to guide program creation.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate user perceptions of the Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner.
• Assess the usefulness and acceptability of the Planner.
• Inform revisions to enhance the Planner's effectiveness.

Main Methods:

• Mixed methods study with concurrent triangulation design.
• Purposive sampling of diverse end-users (program managers, health partners, fitness professionals).
• Quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews to gather feedback on the Planner.

Main Results:

• Positive user feedback on the Planner's comprehensiveness, tools, and examples.
• Identified areas for improvement: clarifying steps, refining navigation, and enhancing action-oriented content.
• Increased user knowledge and confidence in planning community-based stroke exercise programs.

Conclusions:

• The Planner is a valuable, user-centered resource for planning stroke recovery programs.
• User feedback led to specific, actionable improvements.
• The updated Planner is publicly available to support evidence-informed, sustainable community exercise initiatives for stroke survivors.