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Enabling AI and Robotic Coaches for Physical Rehabilitation Therapy: Iterative Design and Evaluation with Therapists and Post-stroke Survivors. Int J Soc Robot 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12369-022-00883-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) and robotic coaches promise the improved engagement of patients on rehabilitation exercises through social interaction. While previous work explored the potential of automatically monitoring exercises for AI and robotic coaches, the deployment of these systems remains a challenge. Previous work described the lack of involving stakeholders to design such functionalities as one of the major causes. In this paper, we present our efforts on eliciting the detailed design specifications on how AI and robotic coaches could interact with and guide patient’s exercises in an effective and acceptable way with four therapists and five post-stroke survivors. Through iterative questionnaires and interviews, we found that both post-stroke survivors and therapists appreciated the potential benefits of AI and robotic coaches to achieve more systematic management and improve their self-efficacy and motivation on rehabilitation therapy. In addition, our evaluation sheds light on several practical concerns (e.g. a possible difficulty with the interaction for people with cognitive impairment, system failures, etc.). We discuss the value of early involvement of stakeholders and interactive techniques that complement system failures, but also support a personalized therapy session for the better deployment of AI and robotic exercise coaches.
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Guidetti S, Gustavsson M, Tham K, Andersson M, Fors U, Ytterberg C. F@ce: a team-based, person-centred intervention for rehabilitation after stroke supported by information and communication technology - a feasibility study. BMC Neurol 2020; 20:387. [PMID: 33096984 PMCID: PMC7583214 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-020-01968-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, there is a growing use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including mobile phones, tablets and computers, which are being integrated into people's daily activities. An ICT-based intervention called F@ce was developed in order to provide a structure for the process in stroke rehabilitation and facilitate change by integrating a global problem-solving strategy using SMS alerts. The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of i) F@ce within in-patient and primary care rehabilitation after stroke, ii) the study design and outcome measures used, and iii) the fidelity, adherence and acceptability of the intervention. METHODS Three teams comprising occupational therapists and physiotherapists who work in neurological rehabilitation participated in a preparatory workshop on F@ce and then enrolled 10 persons with stroke to participate in the intervention. Goals were set using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the participants with stroke rated their performance and satisfaction with the activities associated with the three goals every day for 8 weeks. Data were collected at inclusion, at four and 8 weeks, using the COPM, Stroke Impact Scale, Frenchay Activities Index, Life Satisfaction Checklist, Self-Efficacy Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, follow-up survey, daily ratings on the web platform and logbooks. RESULTS All of the participants showed increased scores in the primary outcome (COPM) and a clinically meaningful improvement of ≥2 points was found in four participants regarding performance and in six participants regarding satisfaction. Overall fidelity to the components of F@ce was good. The response rates to the F@ce web platform were 44-100% (mean 78%). All of the participants stated that F@ce had supported their rehabilitation. CONCLUSION The results indicate that the most beneficial part of F@ce was the person-centred, goal-setting process and SMS alerts. All participants were satisfied with F@ce and highlighted the benefits of receiving daily alerts about their goals. This encouraged them to be more active. The only downside mentioned was that they felt under an obligation to practice, although this was described as "a positive obligation".
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- Susanne Guidetti
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV), Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Function Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Saa JP, Tse T, Baum C, Cumming T, Josman N, Rose M, Carey L. Longitudinal evaluation of cognition after stroke - A systematic scoping review. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0221735. [PMID: 31465492 PMCID: PMC6715188 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment affects up to 80 percent of the stroke population, however, both the available evidence about post-stroke cognition and the measures used to evaluate it longitudinally have not been well described. The aims of this systematic scoping review were: to identify and characterize studies evaluating cognition longitudinally after stroke; to summarize the cognitive instruments used and the domains they target; and to organize cognitive domains assessed using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS We used a systematic scoping approach to search for peer-reviewed articles involving adults with stroke that evaluated cognition longitudinally. Screening of titles, abstracts, and full reports was completed independently by two reviewers, across six electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, Medline, Cinahl Plus, Embase, and Web of Science). Cognitive domains were mapped to an ICF function independently by the same two reviewers, using a previously tested, standardized approach. RESULTS A total of 5,540 records were found; 257 were included, representing a total pooled sample of 120,860 stroke survivors. Of these studies, 200 (78%) provided specific cognitive outcomes from the longitudinal evaluations, 57 (22%) reported model predictions, and 77 (30%) included interventions. Cognition was evaluated with 356 unique instruments, targeting 95 distinct cognitive domains, and 17 mental functions from the ICF. The Mini-Mental State Examination was the most frequently used instrument (117 reports, 46%). Other tools used longitudinally were the Trail Making Test (17% of reports), tests of verbal fluency (14%), the Functional Independence Measure (14%), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (13%), the Digit Span (11%), and the Stroop test (10%). Global cognition was evaluated in 170 reports (66%), followed by higher-level cognitive functioning (29%), memory (28%), language (21%), attention (21%), and perceptual skills (14%). Studies using functional (or performance-based) cognitive assessments over time were scarce (< 1%). CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that whilst there is a substantial number of studies available that report longitudinal evaluations of cognition after stroke, there is large variability in the measures used and the cognitive domains they target. Nonetheless, the available data for evaluation of cognition over time after stroke can be organized and described systematically.
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- Juan Pablo Saa
- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Stroke Division, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America
- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Stroke Division, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Stroke Division, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Kylén M, Von Koch L, Pessah-Rasmussen H, Marcheschi E, Ytterberg C, Heylighen A, Elf M. The Importance of the Built Environment in Person-Centred Rehabilitation at Home: Study Protocol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E2409. [PMID: 31284620 PMCID: PMC6651011 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16132409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Health services will change dramatically as the prevalence of home healthcare increases. Only technologically advanced acute care will be performed in hospitals. This-along with the increased healthcare needs of people with long-term conditions such as stroke and the rising demand for services to be more person-centred-will place pressure on healthcare to consider quality across the continuum of care. Research indicates that planned discharge tailored to individual needs can reduce adverse events and promote competence in self-management. However, the environmental factors that may play a role in a patient's recovery process remain unexplored. This paper presents a protocol with the purpose to explore factors in the built environment that can facilitate/hinder a person-centred rehabilitation process in the home. The project uses a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, with ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) and person-environment theories as conceptual frameworks. Data will be collected during home visits 3 months after stroke onset. Medical records, questionnaires, interviews and observations will be used. Workshops will be held to identify what experts and users (patients, significant others, staff) consider important in the built environment. Data will be used to synthesise the contexts, mechanisms and outcomes that are important to support the rehabilitation process at home.
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- Maya Kylén
- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, SE-791 88 Falun, Sweden.
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Skåne University Hospital, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
- Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Neurology, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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- Arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik, Byggnadsdesign, ACE, Chalmers University, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
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- KU Leuven, Department of Architecture, Research[x]Design, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, SE-791 88 Falun, Sweden
- Arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik, Byggnadsdesign, ACE, Chalmers University, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Yun D, Choi J. Person-centered rehabilitation care and outcomes: A systematic literature review. Int J Nurs Stud 2019; 93:74-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Marcheschi E, Von Koch L, Pessah-Rasmussen H, Elf M. Home setting after stroke, facilitators and barriers: A systematic literature review. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2018; 26:e451-e459. [PMID: 29210130 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This paper seeks to improve the understanding of the interaction between patients with stroke and the physical environment in their home settings. Stroke care is increasingly performed in the patient's home. Therefore, a systematic review was conducted to identify the existing knowledge about facilitators and barriers in the physical environment of home settings for the stroke rehabilitation process. Based upon Arksey and O'Malley's framework, a Boolean search strategy was performed in the databases; CINAHL, Medline, Web of Science and Scopus. Fifteen articles were retained from the literature search conducted between August and November 2016, and two researchers independently assessed their quality based on the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment guidelines. The results suggest that despite the healthcare system's ongoing shift towards home-based rehabilitation, the role played by the physical environment of home settings is still considered a side finding. Moreover, the research appears to focus mainly on how this environment supports mobility and activities of daily living, whereas information regarding the psychosocial and emotional processes that mediate the interaction between stroke survivors and their home setting are missing. A lack of information was also found with regard to the influence of different geographic locations on the stroke rehabilitation process. Future investigations are therefore needed to advance the understanding of the role played by the physical environment of home settings in supporting stroke recovery.
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- Elizabeth Marcheschi
- Department of Architecture and Building Design, Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Architecture and Building Design, Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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Baker C, Worrall L, Rose M, Hudson K, Ryan B, O'Byrne L. A systematic review of rehabilitation interventions to prevent and treat depression in post-stroke aphasia. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 40:1870-1892. [PMID: 28420284 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1315181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Stepped psychological care is the delivery of routine assessment and interventions for psychological problems, including depression. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze and synthesize the evidence of rehabilitation interventions to prevent and treat depression in post-stroke aphasia and adapt the best evidence within a stepped psychological care framework. METHOD Four databases were systematically searched up to March 2017: Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO and The Cochrane Library. RESULTS Forty-five studies met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Level of evidence, methodological quality and results were assessed. People with aphasia with mild depression may benefit from psychosocial-type treatments (based on 3 level ii studies with small to medium effect sizes). For those without depression, mood may be enhanced through participation in a range of interventions (based on 4 level ii studies; 1 level iii-3 study and 6 level iv studies). It is not clear which interventions may prevent depression in post-stroke aphasia. No evidence was found for the treatment of moderate to severe depression in post-stroke aphasia. CONCLUSIONS This study found some interventions that may improve depression outcomes for those with mild depression or without depression in post-stroke aphasia. Future research is needed to address methodological limitations and evaluate and support the translation of stepped psychological care across the continuum. Implications for Rehabilitation Stepped psychological care after stroke is a framework with levels 1 to 4 which can be used to prevent and treat depression for people with aphasia. A range of rehabilitation interventions may be beneficial to mood at level 1 for people without clinically significant depression (e.g., goal setting and achievement, psychosocial support, communication partner training and narrative therapy). People with mild symptoms of depression may benefit from interventions at level 2 (e.g., behavioral therapy, psychosocial support and problem solving). People with moderate to severe symptoms of depression require specialist mental health/behavioral services in collaboration with stroke care at levels 3 and 4 of stepped psychological care.
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- Caroline Baker
- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- b School of Allied Health, La Trobe University , Melbourne , Australia
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- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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Gustavsson M, Ytterberg C, Nabsen Marwaa M, Tham K, Guidetti S. Experiences of using information and communication technology within the first year after stroke – a grounded theory study. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 40:561-568. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1264012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Martha Gustavsson
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Department of Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Physiotherapy Education, University College South Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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Kamwesiga JT, Tham K, Guidetti S. Experiences of using mobile phones in everyday life among persons with stroke and their families in Uganda - a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 39:438-449. [PMID: 26939597 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2016.1146354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Aim The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of using mobile phones in everyday life after stroke, among persons with stroke and their family members. Methods Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted among 11 persons with stroke and 9 family members 2 months to 2 years after the stroke. The interviews were analysed by using constant comparative grounded theory (GT) approach. Results Seven categories were identified from the analysis of the participants' experiences. The mobile phone: (1) as an enabler of communication and connections with other people, (2) a source of inspiration for agency, (3) structuring routine and activities in daily life, (4) as a facilitator of social and economic wellbeing of an individual or family, (5) promoter of belonging and participation in social relationships, (6) facilitator of reintegration to community living and (7) enabler of family members to feel secure. From these categories, a core category emerged: The mobile phone as a "life line" and an extension of the body enabling connection, belonging and agency to act in a complex everyday life situation. Conclusion The study gives support for the possibility of using mobile phones to facilitate change and community integration in the rehabilitation process after stroke. Implications for Rehabilitation Stroke leads to decreased functioning in everyday life due to impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions as well caregiver burden. Mobile phones seem to be an accessible and affordable technology used in daily life of persons with stroke and family members and connects them to the needed services and social relationships. The mobile phone technology reduces resource and infrastructural challenges and increases accessibility to rehabilitation interventions. The mobile phone was an important instrument that facilitated the quality of life of persons with stroke and their family members and could increase their participation in rehabilitation interventions.
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- Julius T Kamwesiga
- a Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden.,b Occupational Therapy School , Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences-Mulago , Kampala , Uganda
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- a Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden
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- a Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden
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Eriksson G, Aasnes M, Tistad M, Guidetti S, von Koch L. Occupational Gaps in Everyday Life One Year After Stroke and the Association With Life Satisfaction and Impact of Stroke. Top Stroke Rehabil 2015; 19:244-55. [DOI: 10.1310/tsr1903-244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hedman A, Nygård L, Almkvist O, Kottorp A. Patterns of functioning in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a two-year study focusing on everyday technology use. Aging Ment Health 2014; 17:679-88. [PMID: 23550598 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2013.777396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Early detection is vital for persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are at risk of activity and participation limitations, and crosssectional studies suggest the ability to use everyday technology (ET) to be a sensible tool. However, group level analyses fail to inform us about how functioning can vary over time for individuals. This study aimed at exploring and describing patterns of functioning over two years in a sample newly classified with MCI, with a special focus on perceived difficulty in ET use and involvement in everyday activities. In addition, cognitive functioning and conversion to dementia were studied. METHOD 37 older adults (aged ≥ 55) with MCI were assessed at inclusion, and at 6, 12, and 24 months. Longitudinal case plots for the variables under study were analyzed based on strict criteria using a person-oriented approach. Paired t-tests from baseline and 24 months were also conducted to analyze change. RESULTS The 32 participants who remained in the study after two years showed three distinct patterns of functioning over time: stable/ascending (n = 10), fluctuating (n = 10), and descending (n = 12), with the highest conversion to dementia in the descending pattern (58%). The perceived ability to use ET decreased or fluctuated in 50% of the sample. However, on a group level, a significant difference between baseline and 24 months was found only regarding cognitive function. CONCLUSION As the need for support is individual and likely to alter over time, repeated evaluations of activity involvement and difficulty in ET use are suggested to target timely interventions for persons with MCI.
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- Annicka Hedman
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.
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Pallesen H. Body, coping and self-identity. A qualitative 5-year follow-up study of stroke. Disabil Rehabil 2013; 36:232-41. [PMID: 23631656 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.788217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to identify, from a long-term perspective, stroke survivors' self-identity, their views of any associated disabilities and how they manage their lives after stroke. METHODS The interviews and analyses were conducted using a phenomenological qualitative method. A total of 10 men and 5 women, aged 42-84, participated. All had suffered first-time stroke 5 years earlier. RESULTS After 5 years, participants had greater acceptance of their situation compared with immediately after participating in the rehabilitation programme. However, they described how they still had to deal with the consequences of stroke. They had suffered further illnesses and additions to side effects of the stroke. In dealing with their disabilities and changes to self-identity and life patterns, they seemed to be in a continuous process of change that never truly stabilised. They coped with this continuous process in at least two different ways, including resignation or personal growth. CONCLUSION Stroke survivors suffered considerable ongoing and changing difficulties in relation to disability, self-perception and to coping with a new life. This continuous process of change could be seen to drain their energy. The study shows that many survivors live a more home-centred life with fewer social relations and less active participation in their community. This can entail the risk of depression and loneliness. The study also shows, however, that adopting an optimistic approach to life can lead to continued learning about abilities and limitations, to the development of new skills and to the fashioning of a new self-identity.
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- Hanne Pallesen
- Vejlefjord Neurocenter, University College Lillebaelt and
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Omu O, Reynolds F. Life satisfaction and self-efficacy in patients affected by a first stroke living in Kuwait: A two-phase study. Physiother Theory Pract 2013; 29:443-56. [DOI: 10.3109/09593985.2012.752057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Lawrence M, Kinn S. Defining and measuring patient-centred care: an example from a mixed-methods systematic review of the stroke literature. Health Expect 2012; 15:295-326. [PMID: 21624025 PMCID: PMC5060626 DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2011.00683.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Involving patients in the determination of their care is increasingly important, and health-care professionals worldwide have recognized a need for clinical outcome measures and interventions that facilitate patient-centred care delivery in a range of settings. AIM A mixed-methods review was conducted, which aimed to identify stroke-specific patient-centred outcome measures and patient-centred interventions. SEARCH STRATEGY Databases searched included MEDLINE and PsycINFO; search strings were based on MeSH terms and keywords associated with the terms 'stroke' and 'patient-centred'. DATA EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS Descriptive statistics were used to report quantitative data; thematic analysis was also performed in the included studies. MAIN RESULTS Three patient-centred outcome measures (Subjective Index of Physical and Social Outcomes, Stroke Impact Scale, Communication Outcome after Stroke scale) and four interventions were identified. Key elements of intervention design included delivery in people's own homes, involvement of families and tailoring to individual needs and priorities. Thematic analysis enabled description of three broad themes: meaningfulness and relevance, quality, and communication, which informed the development of a definition of patient-centred care specific to the specialty of stroke. CONCLUSIONS It is important for health-care professionals to ensure that their practice is relevant to patients and families. The review identified three stroke-specific patient-centred outcome measures, key elements of patient-centred interventions, and informed the development of a definition of patient-centred care. These review-derived outputs represent a useful starting point for health-care professionals, whatever their specialty, who are working to reconcile tensions between priorities of health-care professionals and those of patients and their families, to ensure delivery of patient-centred care.
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- Maggie Lawrence
- Research Fellow, Institute for Applied Health Research/School of Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow
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- Team Leader and Research Manager, Research and Evidence Division, Department for International Development, East Kilbride, UK
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Rotenberg-Shpigelman S, Erez ABH, Nahaloni I, Maeir A. Neurofunctional treatment targeting participation among chronic stroke survivors: A pilot randomised controlled study. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2012; 22:532-49. [DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2012.665610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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de Weerd L, Luijckx GJR, Groenier KH, van der Meer K. Quality of life of elderly ischaemic stroke patients one year after thrombolytic therapy. A comparison between patients with and without thrombolytic therapy. BMC Neurol 2012; 12:61. [PMID: 22835054 PMCID: PMC3444943 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2377-12-61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2012] [Accepted: 07/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background An observational study to examine whether thrombolytic therapy in stroke patients realizes better quality of life outcomes compared to patients without thrombolytic therapy one year after stroke. We also examined whether daily functioning, mental functioning and activities improved after thrombolytic treatment. Methods A total of 88 stroke patients were interviewed at home one year post-stroke. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) was assessed using the RAND-36, disability with the Barthel Index, depression and anxiety with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and a questionnaire about patient way of life was completed. People aged under 60, moving to a nursing home or with a haemorrhage were excluded. Results The thrombolysis group (TG) had more severe stroke (higher NIHSS) scores and were younger than the group without thrombolytic therapy (WTG). The primary outcome was HRQOL, which was high and nearly identical in both groups, however the TG had significantly better HRQOL for the ‘mental health’ and ‘vitality’ scales. Patients who stopped or reduced their hobbies because of stroke had a significantly worse HRQOL. One year after stroke, more patients in the TG were totally or severely ADL dependent (12% TG and 0% WTG, p = 0.022). The level of dependence decreased in the TG (p = 0.042) and worsened in the WTG (p < 0.001) after one year. Being more dependent is related to diminishing daily occupations in both groups. In the TG the level of dependence had less impact on visiting family and friends and going on holiday. The prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression was low compared to other studies and there is no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion No major differences in the primary outcome (HRQOL) could be found between the two groups. In addition, no essential difference could be found in mental functioning and participation. We expected that patients undergoing thrombolytic therapy would have worse quality of life because of the greater initial severity of their stroke. Therefore, thrombolytic therapy seems to be of great importance in achieving better quality of life in ischemic stroke patients who respond to this therapy.
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- Leonie de Weerd
- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Hansson EE, Beckman A, Wihlborg A, Persson S, Troein M. Satisfaction with rehabilitation in relation to self-perceived quality of life and function among patients with stroke - a 12 month follow-up. Scand J Caring Sci 2012; 27:373-9. [PMID: 22804807 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2012.01041.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Stroke causes complex disability and function, and perceived quality of life has been shown to correlate with satisfaction with care as well as with life in general among stroke patients. The aim of this study was to study the relation of satisfaction with how rehabilitation was provided with self-perceived quality of life, self-perceived function and rehabilitation received, 12 months after the incidence. METHOD The subjects were assessed 12 months after the onset of stroke. The Barthel index was used to measure function, and the EuroQol-5D to measure quality of life. To measure satisfaction with how rehabilitation was provided, a questionnaire from the Swedish Stroke Register was used. RESULTS Two hundred and eighty-three patients participated in the follow-up, 137 women and 146 men, aged between 42 and 95 years (mean age 75.2, SD 11.8). For the majority of patients rehabilitation was initiated at in-hospital care (directly after onset). One hundred and sixty-eight patients considered that rehabilitation was well provided for. Sixty-six regarded that the rehabilitation was only partly provided for and 35 that it was not provided for at all. High value on Barthel Index was associated with satisfaction with how rehabilitation was provided for (OR 2.81). Also, rehabilitation on three or more levels was negatively associated with satisfaction with rehabilitation provision (OR 0.24) and so was being male (OR 0.49). CONCLUSION In this study, patients with higher values on Barthel Index were more satisfied with how rehabilitation was provided for. However, male patients and patients who received rehabilitation on three or more levels of care were less satisfied. Given the assumption that patients with more severe dysfunction after stroke are being rehabilitated on more levels, this might imply that it is not the amount of rehabilitation that gives satisfaction but the patients self-perceived function after rehabilitation.
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- Eva Ekvall Hansson
- Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö/Family Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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Participation After Stroke: Do We Understand All the Components and Relationships As Categorised in the ICF? BRAIN IMPAIR 2012. [DOI: 10.1017/brimp.2012.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Although advances in stroke care have been shown to improve functional outcomes and survival, evidence suggests that stroke survivors continue to report restricted participation and dissatisfaction with life after returning home. There remains a need to identify ways to improve participation after stroke, considering the person within their context. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a valuable framework that can be useful for categorising key components associated with participation. The two parts of the ICF — (a) Functioning and Disability and (b) Contextual Factors — encourage consideration of the functions/body structures, activity and participation, and personal and environmental factors, respectively. Previous research has identified links between body functions, structures and activity, with increasing attention being given to the ways in which these link with participation. Although some of the components influencing participation poststroke are well defined, there is a need to further develop our understanding of how personal and environmental factors may affect participation. In this article, stroke literature is categorised using the ICF and a range of personal and environmental factors are investigated as potential contributors to levels of participation poststroke. This article concludes that research investigating contextual factors and their interactions with participation is warranted.
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Brown T, Mapleston J, Nairn A. Can Cognitive and Perceptual Standardized Test Scores Predict Functional Performance in Adults Diagnosed with Stroke?: A Pilot Study. PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS 2012. [DOI: 10.3109/02703181.2011.652348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Lurbe-Puerto K, Leandro ME, Baumann M. Experiences of caregiving, satisfaction of life, and social repercussions among family caregivers, two years post-stroke. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2012; 51:725-742. [PMID: 22967023 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2012.692351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Cerebrovascular diseases are a public health and social policy priority in Europe due to their high prevalence and the long-term disability they may result in (as the principal cause of handicap). Increasingly, family caregivers take over the care at home of these patients. Two years post-stroke, our study analyzed the feelings of family caregivers from Luxembourg and northeastern Portugal toward their experience of caregiving and its repercussions on social and couple relationships, life satisfaction, and socioeconomic characteristics. Participating hospitals identified survivors and consent was sought by letter. Patients (n = 62) and their main caregivers (n = 46 pairs) were interviewed at home. The mean life satisfaction of caregivers was similar, but the experience of providing care differed in terms of family support, and disruptions of the caregivers' family responsibilities. More Portuguese respondents gave activities up, found little time for relaxation, and estimated that their health had deteriorated; more Luxembourgers felt strong enough to cope. More Portuguese spouses reported an impact on their sex lives. Family caregivers represent a "population at risk." Social workers can help them by providing domestic assistance, undertaking coaching activities, fostering favorable attitudes, and offering reassurance. Home-based rehabilitation in Europe involving family care must take account of cultural lifestyle issues.
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- Kàtia Lurbe-Puerto
- Integrative research unit on Social and Individual DEvelopment (INSIDE), Walferdange, Luxembourg
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Chau JPC, Lo SHS. Computer-based interventions for stroke survivors: A systematic review. JBI LIBRARY OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2012; 10:1-23. [PMID: 27820144 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2012-174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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- Janita Pak-Chun Chau
- 1.Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Deputy Director, Hong Kong Centre for Evidence Based Nursing: A JBI Collaborating Centre for Evidence Review 2.Professional Consultant, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Core staff, Hong Kong Centre for Evidence Based Nursing: A JBI Collaborating Centre for Evidence Review
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de Pedro-Cuesta J, Alberquilla Á, Virués-Ortega J, Carmona M, Alcalde-Cabero E, Bosca G, López-Rodríguez F, García-Sagredo P, García-Olmos L, Salvador CH, Monteagudo JL. ICF disability measured by WHO-DAS II in three community diagnostic groups in Madrid, Spain. GACETA SANITARIA 2011; 25 Suppl 2:21-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2011.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2011] [Revised: 07/26/2011] [Accepted: 08/08/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Brown T, Mapleston J, Nairn A. Convergent Validity of the Occupational Therapy Adult Perceptual Screening Test (OT-APST) with Two other Cognitive-Perceptual Tests. Br J Occup Ther 2011. [DOI: 10.4276/030802211x13232584581416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background: It is common for individuals with a neurological impairment, such as a stroke, to present with cognitive-perceptual impairments. The early identification of such problems can assist with rehabilitation efforts. Standardised cognitive and perception tests are often used by practitioners to make such identifications; therefore, it is important to examine the measurement properties of these tests. Objective: This study investigated the convergent validity of the Occupational Therapy Adult Perceptual Screening Test (OT-APST) with two other cognitive-perceptual tests: the Neurobehavioural Cognitive Status Examination (Cognistat) and the Developmental Test of Visual Perception — Adolescent and Adult (DTVP-A). The Cognistat is primarily a test of cognition but has some subscales that evaluate perceptual skills. The convergent validity between the Cognistat and the DTVP-A was also investigated. It is imperative that tests used by therapists have documented validity to ensure that the results obtained actually measure the skills and abilities that the tests claim they measure. Method: Thirty-two adult patients, ranging in age between 46 and 91 years (mean = 73, SD = 4.6) with a primary diagnosis of stroke, completed the OT-APST, the Cognistat and the DTVP-A. Spearman's rho was used to analyse the correlations between the tests' subscales. Results: Three of the Cognistat subscales were significantly correlated with OT-APST subscales: Cognistat Constructional Ability and OT-APST Body Scheme; Cognistat Memory and OT-APST Functional Skills; and Cognistat Calculations and OT-APST Body Scheme. Only one of the OT-APST subscales, Body Scheme, had statistically significant correlations with the DTVP-A's Figure-Ground, Visual-Motor Search and Visual Closure subscales. There were significant correlations between the Cognistat's Constructional Ability and Judgment subscales and five of the six DTVP-A's subscales. Conclusion: Given that only a few of the subscales from the Cognistat and DTVP-A were significantly correlated with those of the OT-APST, this indicates that many of the constructs assessed by the three tests are not associated; hence, limited convergent validity evidence for the OT-APST was present. Further inquiry is required because it is important that such instruments are assessing what they purport to test, particularly when they are used to determine clients' strengths and weaknesses in clinical practice.
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- Ted Brown
- Associate Professor, Postgraduate Coordinator, First Year Undergraduate Programme Convener and Undergraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University — Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Department, Southern Health, Kingston Centre, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia
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- Senior Occupational Therapist, Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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Asaba E, Petersson I, Bontje P, Kottorp A. The Assessment of Awareness of Ability (A3) in a Japanese context: a Rasch model application. Scand J Occup Ther 2011; 19:370-6. [PMID: 21905984 DOI: 10.3109/11038128.2011.614277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The overall aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of the Assessment of Awareness of Ability (A3) in a Japanese context. The A3 (formerly known as the Assessment of Awareness of Disability, AAD) is a standardized 11-question interview used to explore the discrepancy between observed strengths and limitations in the performance of activities of daily living (ADL) according to the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) and the limitations described by the client. In this study, 259 matched Swedish and Japanese A3 data records were analyzed using a Rasch partial credit model (PCM). The analysis of rater consistency and items demonstrated acceptable goodness-of-fit according to the PCM, indicating rater consistency and internal scale validity. The A3 can help clients and therapists understand discrepancies between observed and self-reported performance aspects of various everyday tasks within Japanese and Swedish contexts.
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- Eric Asaba
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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Eilertsen G, Kirkevold M, Bjørk IT. Recovering from a stroke: a longitudinal, qualitative study of older Norwegian women. J Clin Nurs 2011; 19:2004-13. [PMID: 20920026 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03138.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To illuminate older women's experiences and the characteristics of the recovery process following a stroke. BACKGROUND Patients with stroke face serious challenges related to bodily changes, existential aspects and daily life after stroke. Few qualitative longitudinal studies have examined the recovery process from the perspective of the patient. Knowledge about older women's experiences in coping with life after a stroke is limited. DESIGN Prospective, longitudinal, case-study design. METHODS Six women aged 68-83 suffering from first-time stroke were recruited from two stroke units. Each participant was interviewed in-depth 12-14 times during the first two years post stroke. The interviews addressed how they experienced their body, their self-understanding, daily life and how this had changed over time. Most interviews took place in the participants' homes. Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics informed the analyses. RESULTS Post stroke recovery was slow and complex and evolved through four distinct phases. In the first phase (0-2 months post stroke), the participants' main concerns were their bodily changes; in the second phase (2-6 months), activities of daily life; in the third phase (6-12 months), self-understanding and in the fourth phase (12-24 months), going on with life. The transition between phases was gradual. CONCLUSION Recovery from stroke evolves over time through four distinct phases, which differ depending on significant experiences and associated meanings. Psychological and social resources are equally critical in the women's process of recovery. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The four phases of rehabilitation suggest at what points various concerns require increased therapeutic attention. Psychological and social resources must be vitalised at an early phase similar to bodily resources. This knowledge may assist professionals in offering adequate help throughout the recovery process even beyond the established rehabilitation period.
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Bergström AL, Eriksson G, von Koch L, Tham K. Combined life satisfaction of persons with stroke and their caregivers: associations with caregiver burden and the impact of stroke. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2011; 9:1. [PMID: 21223594 PMCID: PMC3024212 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-9-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2010] [Accepted: 01/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Little is known about the life satisfaction of the person with stroke combined with their caregiver, i.e. the dyad, despite the fact that life satisfaction is an important rehabilitation outcome. The aim of this study was to describe the dyads combined life satisfaction and to understand this in relationship to the perceived impact of stroke in everyday life and caregiver burden. Methods In this cross-sectional study, the life satisfaction of persons and their informal caregivers was measured in 81 dyads one year post stroke. Their global life satisfaction, measured with LiSat-11, was combined to a dyad score and the dyads were then categorized as satisfied, dissatisfied or discordant. The groups were compared and analyzed regarding levels of caregiver burden, measured with the Caregiver Burden scale, and the perceived impact of stroke in everyday life, measured with the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS). Results The satisfied dyads comprised 40%, dissatisfied 26% and those that were discordant 34%. The satisfied dyads reported a significantly lower impact of the stroke in everyday life compared with the dyads that were not satisfied. As expected, dyads that were not satisfied reported a significantly greater caregiver burden compared with the satisfied dyads. The discordant group was further broken down into a group of dissatisfied and satisfied caregivers. The caregivers that were not satisfied in the discordant group perceived a significantly greater level of caregiver burden compared with the satisfied group. Even caregivers who were satisfied with life but whose care recipients were not satisfied reported caregiver burden. Conclusions Measuring combined life satisfaction provides a unique focus and appears to be a feasible way of attaining the dyads' perspective. The findings suggest that those dyads with a discordant life satisfaction could be vulnerable because of the caregivers' reported caregiver burden. These findings support the importance of a dyadic perspective and add to the understanding of the reciprocal influences between the caregiver and recipient. This knowledge has clinical implications and contributes to the identification of possible vulnerable dyads in need of tailored support.
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- Aileen L Bergström
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Miller EL, Murray L, Richards L, Zorowitz RD, Bakas T, Clark P, Billinger SA. Comprehensive Overview of Nursing and Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Care of the Stroke Patient. Stroke 2010; 41:2402-48. [PMID: 20813995 DOI: 10.1161/str.0b013e3181e7512b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 458] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Dalvandi A, Heikkilä K, Maddah SSB, Khankeh HR, Ekman SL. Life experiences after stroke among Iranian stroke survivors. Int Nurs Rev 2010; 57:247-53. [PMID: 20579161 DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2009.00786.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide. It is a life-threatening and life-altering event, which leaves many physical and mental disabilities, thus creating major social and economic burdens. Experiencing a stroke and its aftermath can be devastating for patients and their families. In Iran, many services are not available for those who lack property; this may result in many difficulties and long-term problems for stroke survivors and their family members who are usually the main caregivers in Iranian cultural. Despite its effect on their lives, little is known about how the survivors perceive stroke in the Iranian context, therefore, knowing more about this process may enhance problem identification and problem solving. AIM To illuminate how stroke survivors experience and perceive life after stroke. METHOD A grounded theory approach was recruited using semi-structured interviews with 10 stroke survivors. FINDINGS The survivors perceived that inadequate social and financial support, lack of an educational plan, lack of access to rehabilitative services, physical and psychological problems led them to functional disturbances, poor socio-economical situation and life disintegration. The core concept of life after stroke was functional disturbances. CONCLUSIONS The study shows the need to support the stroke survivors in their coping process with their new situation by providing appropriate discharge plans, social and financial support, social insurances and training programmes for the stroke survivors and their families.
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- A Dalvandi
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1985713831 Tehran, Iran.
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Broomfield NM, Laidlaw K, Hickabottom E, Murray MF, Pendrey R, Whittick JE, Gillespie DC. Post-stroke depression: the case for augmented, individually tailored cognitive behavioural therapy. Clin Psychol Psychother 2010; 18:202-17. [DOI: 10.1002/cpp.711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Guidetti S, Ytterberg C. A randomised controlled trial of a client-centred self-care intervention after stroke: a longitudinal pilot study. Disabil Rehabil 2010; 33:494-503. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2010.498553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Witsø AE, Eide AH, Vik K. Professional carers' perspectives on participation for older adults living in place. Disabil Rehabil 2010; 33:557-68. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2010.499490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ekstam L, Tham K, Borell L. Couples' approaches to changes in everyday life during the first year after stroke. Scand J Occup Ther 2010; 18:49-58. [DOI: 10.3109/11038120903578791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The role of nursing in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors: an extended theoretical account. ANS Adv Nurs Sci 2010; 33:E27-40. [PMID: 20154522 DOI: 10.1097/ans.0b013e3181cd837f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This article provides a critique and theoretical extension of a work that sought to describe the contribution of nurses to stroke rehabilitation. At the time, the role of nursing was considered important but therapeutically nonspecific. Stroke nursing research has increased significantly and so has research focusing on the patient experiences of the adjustment and rehabilitation processes following a stroke. These developments provide significant new insights that may refine and extend the original understanding of the role of nursing in stroke rehabilitation. This article proposes an extended theoretical framework of the role of nursing in stroke recovery and rehabilitation.
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