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Experiences and coping with kinesiophobia in patients with post-stroke limb dysfunction: a qualitative study.

Xin Lan1,2, Yue He3, Xiaoqin Zheng1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China.

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Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, hinders stroke recovery. Understanding stroke survivors' experiences with this fear is crucial for improving rehabilitation and support strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Kinesiophobia significantly impedes post-stroke rehabilitation.
  • The lived experiences and support requirements of stroke survivors with limb dysfunction are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences, coping mechanisms, and support needs of stroke survivors experiencing kinesiophobia.
  • To investigate the factors contributing to kinesiophobia in stroke survivors with limb dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative phenomenological design was employed.
  • Fifteen stroke survivors with significant kinesiophobia were interviewed using semi-structured protocols.
  • Data analysis followed Colaizzi's seven-step method, informed by the fear-avoidance model.
Keywords:
Kinesiophobialimb dysfunctionqualitative studystroke

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Main Results:

  • Kinesiophobia develops from physiological changes, altered body perception, trauma generalization, and overprotection.
  • Coping strategies include movement avoidance, seeking external safety support, and cognitive-behavioral adjustments.
  • Inadequate post-discharge professional guidance, fragmented social support, and financial issues hinder rehabilitation participation.

Conclusions:

  • Kinesiophobia in stroke survivors with limb dysfunction is influenced by physical, psychological, and social factors.
  • Integrating these dimensions into assessment and rehabilitation frameworks is recommended.