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Nicole Prideaux1,2, Diana Dorstyn2, Brendon Haslam3,4
1School of Allied Health Science and Practice, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the perceptions and experiences of stroke survivors with pain regarding the use of mind-body therapies.DesignQualitative.SettingCommunity.ParticipantsFifteen Australian stroke survivors with pain; 11 women and four men, aged 28-84 years, and 5 months to 24 years post-stroke.Main MeasuresSemi-structured, one-to-one qualitative interviews, transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsFour themes described participants' perceptions and experiences of mind-body therapies. Theme 1 detailed our stroke survivors' determination to improve, openness to mind-body therapies and desire to have these therapies provided in rehabilitation. Theme 2 collated suggestions and reasons for individualising/tailoring mind-body therapy use, including having a range of formats/modes available. Theme 3 described reported benefits of mind-body therapies for pain post-stroke, while Theme 4 summarised perceived benefits for pain-related biopsychosocial wellbeing.ConclusionsPeople with pain post-stroke are open to using mind-body therapies when ready/able in order to improve ongoing post-stroke symptoms. If used, healthcare professionals should tailor mind-body therapy format and delivery to individual stroke survivors' needs and preferences to maximise treatment benefits, which stroke survivors with pain report to include improved pain management and physical and psychosocial functioning.
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