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Vilela APO, Deffert F, Lucchetta RC, da Silva Pires YM, Mainka FF, Tonin FS, Pontarolo R. Methodological Quality of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment Evidence-Based Guidelines: A Systematic Review Using the AGREE II and AGREE REX Tools. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2024:10.1007/s10557-024-07605-w. [PMID: 38980530 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-024-07605-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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PURPOSE Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease with a poor prognosis, and its management should be grounded in well-developed clinical practice guidelines (CPG). Thus, we critically assess the methodological quality of the available CPG for pharmacological treatments for PAH. METHODS A systematic review (CRD42023387168) was performed in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Tripdatabase (Jan-2023). Eligible records were appraised by four reviewers using the Appraisal of Guidelines, Research, and Evaluation Collaboration tool (AGREE II) and the complementary tool for assessing recommendations' quality and certainty, AGREE REX. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. RESULTS Overall, 31 guidelines, mainly authored by professional societies (90%), targeting only physicians as primary users (84%), were identified. Guidelines presented a moderate overall quality (scores of 63% and 51% in AGREE II and AGREE REX, respectively), with a few domains showing slight improvements over the years. AGREE II "Scope and Purpose" (94%) and "Presentation Clarity" (99%) domains obtained the highest scores. The items related to "Stakeholder involvement," "Editorial independence," and "Clinical applicability" (AGREE REX) were fairly reported. Conversely, CPG lacks rigor in development (32% score, AGREE II), scarcely discusses the role of stakeholders, and provides deficient data on the implementation of recommendations (scores of 35% and 46% in AGREE II and AGREE REX, respectively). No differences in the quality of guidelines published by different developers or countries were observed (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Methodological weaknesses are common among guidelines addressing PAH treatment, especially regarding scientific rigor, stakeholders' values and preferences, and facilitators and barriers to implementability. Particular attention should be given to developing future guidelines.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Universidade Federal Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
- H&TRC-Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSL-Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Av. Dom João II Lote 4.69 01, 1990-096, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Fernandes C, Sousa JA, Bernardo-Castro S, Silva F, Donato H, Sargento-Freitas J. Early Mobilization Decision after an Acute Ischemic Stroke: Protocol for an Umbrella Review. ACTA MEDICA PORT 2024; 37:541-546. [PMID: 38489931 DOI: 10.20344/amp.20715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Stroke is considered one of the greatest public health challenges worldwide, with the ischemic subtype being the most prevalent. Various acute stroke clinical guidelines recommend early rehabilitation interventions, including very early mobilization. However, despite the studies conducted in recent years regarding when to initiate mobilization after an acute stroke, there are few systematic and personalized protocols based on the factors for which patient mobilization should ideally be performed. We aim to conduct an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses to study the early mobilization decision after an acute ischemic stroke in comparison with conventional care and correlate the different approaches with patient clinical outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will perform a systematic search on PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Epistemonikos and Web of Science Core Collection databases. Retrieved studies will be independently reviewed by two authors and any discrepancies will be resolved by consensus or with a third reviewer. Reviewers will extract the data and assess the risk of bias in the selected studies. We will use the 16-item Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR2) checklist as the critical appraisal tool to assess cumulative evidence and risk of bias of the different studies. This will be the first umbrella review that compares early mobilization approaches in post-acute ischemic stroke. This study may help to define the optimal early mobilization strategy in stroke patients. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023430494.
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- Catarina Fernandes
- Serviço de Neurologia. Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal
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- Serviço de Neurologia. Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal
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- Serviço de Neurologia. Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal
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- Documentation and Scientific Information Service. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal
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- Serviço de Neurologia. Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra. Coimbra; Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal
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Restrepo D, Zapata-Barco AM, Escobar JA, Mejía-Rodríguez D, Parra-Dunoyer D, Vargas O, Vélez LM, Buriticá IT, Vélez I, Estrada S, Rojas-Gualdrón D. Critical appraisal of the Colombian clinical practice guide for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of suicidal ideation and/or behaviour (adoption). REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE PSIQUIATRIA (ENGLISH ED.) 2024; 53:85-92. [PMID: 38670823 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcpeng.2021.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Suicide is a complex, global public health problem. The Colombian clinical practice guideline provides relevant input for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The objective was to evaluate the methodological quality, credibility and applicability of the Colombian clinical practice guideline for suicidal behaviour. METHODS An academic group of 12 evaluators was established to assess the guide and its recommendations in a standardised way, using the AGREE-II and AGREE-REX instruments. The evaluations were given in the range of 0.0-1.0 with 0.7 as a cut-off point for appropriate quality. RESULTS The global assessment of the AGREE-II was greater than 0.7 in the dimensions: "scope and objective" (0.86), "clarity of presentation" (0.89), "applicability" (0.73) and "editorial independence" (0.89). The lowest scores were for "participation of those involved" (0.67) and "rigour in preparation" (0.69). With the AGREE-REX, the results in all dimensions were below 0.70, which indicates lower quality and suitability for use. CONCLUSIONS The adoption process of the Colombian guideline for suicidal behaviour was a rigorous methodological process, while the practice recommendations were valued as of low applicability due to low support in local evidence. It is necessary to strengthen the generation and synthesis of evidence at the national level to give greater support and applicability to the practice recommendations.
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- Diana Restrepo
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad CES, Medellín, Colombia.
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad CES, Medellín, Colombia
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad CES, Medellín, Colombia
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad CES, Medellín, Colombia
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Rigual R, Fuentes B, Díez-Tejedor E. Management of acute ischemic stroke. Med Clin (Barc) 2023; 161:485-492. [PMID: 37532617 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2023.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Ischemic stroke is a serious neurological condition that requires urgent attention. As a time-dependent disease, acute stroke management must be coordinated and effective to provide the best treatment as early as possible. The treatment of the acute phase of ischemic stroke includes general measures to ensure patient hemodynamic stability, the use of reperfusion therapies (intravenous thrombolytics and mechanical thrombectomy), improving cerebral protection by monitoring the homeostasis of certain variables as blood pressure, glycemia, temperature, or oxygenation, as well as preventing cerebral and systemic complications. Also, it is necessary an early planning of comprehensive rehabilitation. To prevent early recurrences, control of vascular risk factors and antithrombotic treatment is recommended. The management of patients with acute ischemic stroke aims to reverse initial symptoms, to prevent further brain damage, improve functional outcomes and avoid ischemic recurrences.
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- Ricardo Rigual
- Servicio de Neurología y Centro de Ictus, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Universitario La Paz - IdiPAZ (Hospital Universitario La Paz - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Neurología y Centro de Ictus, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Universitario La Paz - IdiPAZ (Hospital Universitario La Paz - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Neurología y Centro de Ictus, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Universitario La Paz - IdiPAZ (Hospital Universitario La Paz - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), Madrid, España.
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Tang G, Lei J, Zhang Q, Zeng H, Liu Y, Yan P. Influencing factors of early activity in patients with acute ischemic stroke based on social ecological model: A qualitative study. ZHONG NAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 48:895-902. [PMID: 37587075 PMCID: PMC10930428 DOI: 10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2023.230003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the main causes of disability in middle-aged and elderly people, and early activity plays an important role in functional recovery. This study aims to understand the factors that affect the implementation of early activity in patients with AIS and to provide reference for promoting early activity implementation and developing intervention strategies for AIS patients. METHODS Using purposive sampling, 19 AIS patients and their caregivers who visited at Stroke Center in the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University and the Third Hospital of Changsha from June to December 2021, as well as 19 medical staff, hospital administrators, or community workers providing medical health services to stroke patients, were selected as interviewes. A semi-structured interview was conducted based on the social ecological theory model, and the Colaizzi seven-step method was used to analyze the interview data. RESULTS According to qualitative interview results, the factors affecting early activity in AIS patients were summarized into 4 themes and 12 sub-themes: medical staff factors (insufficient knowledge and skills, insufficient knowledge of early activity, unclear division of responsibilities), patient factors (severity of the disease, lack of knowledge, psychological pressure, fear of falling), social environmental factors (lack of social support, shortage of human resources and rehabilitation equipment, insufficient medical insurance support), and evidence and norms (the evidence for early activity needs improvement, lack of standardized early activity procedures). CONCLUSIONS Early activity in AIS patients is impacted by factors at multiple levels, including medical staff, patients, social environment, and evidence and norms. Developing comprehensive intervention strategies to address these factors can promote early activity implementation in AIS patients.
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- Guanxiu Tang
- Nursing Department, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
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- Nursing Department, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Nursing Department, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Nursing Department, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Nursing Department, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Nursing Department, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
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Rota E, Bongioanni MR, Labate C, Rabagliati C. A checklist-based survey for early mobilization of stroke unit patients in an Italian region. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:1251-1259. [PMID: 36460918 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06509-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although early mobilization (EM) is recommended by most guidelines in acute stroke patients, there is a paucity of tools to perform a standardized patient risk assessment prior to EM in stroke units (SUs). OBJECTIVE This survey aimed at assessing (1) the usefulness of an ad hoc checklist for a standardized approach to EM in SUs and (2) the relationship between EM achieved by this checklist and SU characteristics. METHODS This survey was carried out in 10 SUs in Piedmont, Italy. The EM checklist was based on 15 "items", including quantitative/qualitative, clinical and management features. RESULTS A total of 250 completed checklists were assessed. EM, defined as out-of-bed activity within 72 h of admission, was reached by 174 patients (69.6%), according to the checklist. There was a statistically significant association between the admission NIHSS score and EM. Hypotension at mobilization was observed in 29/250 patients (11.6%) and was significantly associated with EM. A total of 6 falls (2.4%) were reported. Nurses were most frequently involved in EM, either alone (40.8%) or with another professional. CONCLUSION A large percentage of acute stroke patients managed to achieve a safe EM in the SUs that adopted the novel checklist. These results suggest that this checklist may well be a user-friendly, reliable tool to assist SU professionals in deciding whether to mobilize or not, by means of a standardized approach.
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- Eugenia Rota
- The Neurology Unit, San Giacomo Hospital, ASL AL, Novi Ligure, Alessandria, Italy.
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- The Neurology Unit, E. Agnelli Hospital, ASL TO3, Pinerolo, Italy
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O'Dell MW. Stroke Rehabilitation and Motor Recovery. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2023; 29:605-627. [PMID: 37039412 DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000001218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Up to 50% of the nearly 800,000 patients who experience a new or recurrent stroke each year in the United States fail to achieve full independence afterward. More effective approaches to enhance motor recovery following stroke are needed. This article reviews the rehabilitative principles and strategies that can be used to maximize post-stroke recovery. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Evidence dictates that mobilization should not begin prior to 24 hours following stroke, but detailed guidelines beyond this are lacking. Specific classes of potentially detrimental medications should be avoided in the early days poststroke. Patients with stroke who are unable to return home should be referred for evaluation to an inpatient rehabilitation facility. Research suggests that a substantial increase in both the dose and intensity of upper and lower extremity exercise is beneficial. A clinical trial supports vagus nerve stimulation as an adjunct to occupational therapy for motor recovery in the upper extremity. The data remain somewhat mixed as to whether robotics, transcranial magnetic stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, and transcranial direct current stimulation are better than dose-matched traditional exercise. No current drug therapy has been proven to augment exercise poststroke to enhance motor recovery. ESSENTIAL POINTS Neurologists will collaborate with rehabilitation professionals for several months following a patient's stroke. Many questions still remain about the ideal exercise regimen to maximize motor recovery in patients poststroke. The next several years will likely bring a host of new research studies exploring the latest strategies to enhance motor recovery using poststroke exercise.
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Bernhardt J, Churilov L, Dewey H, Donnan G, Ellery F, English C, Gao L, Hayward K, Horgan F, Indredavik B, Johns H, Langhorne P, Lindley R, Martins S, Ali Katijjahbe M, Middleton S, Moodie M, Pandian J, Parsons B, Robinson T, Srikanth V, Thijs V. A phase III, multi-arm multi-stage covariate-adjusted response-adaptive randomized trial to determine optimal early mobility training after stroke (AVERT DOSE). Int J Stroke 2023:17474930221142207. [PMID: 36398582 DOI: 10.1177/17474930221142207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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RATIONALE The evidence base for acute post-stroke rehabilitation is inadequate and global guideline recommendations vary. AIM To define optimal early mobility intervention regimens for ischemic stroke patients of mild and moderate severity. HYPOTHESES Compared with a prespecified reference arm, the optimal dose regimen(s) will result in more participants experiencing little or no disability (mRS 0-2) at 3 months post-stroke (primary), fewer deaths at 3 months, fewer and less severe complications during the intervention period, faster recovery of unassisted walking, and better quality of life at 3 months (secondary). We also hypothesize that these regimens will be more cost-effective. SAMPLE SIZE ESTIMATES For the primary outcome, recruitment of 1300 mild and 1400 moderate participants will yield 80% power to detect a 10% risk difference. METHODS AND DESIGN Multi-arm multi-stage covariate-adjusted response-adaptive randomized trial of mobility training commenced within 48 h of stroke in mild (NIHSS < 7) and moderate (NIHSS 8-16) stroke patient strata, with analysis of blinded outcomes at 3 (primary) and 6 months. Eligibility criteria are broad, while excluding those with severe premorbid disability (mRS > 2) and hemorrhagic stroke. With four arms per stratum (reference arm retained throughout), only the single treatment arm demonstrating the highest proportion of favorable outcomes at the first stage will proceed to the second stage in each stratum, resulting in a final comparison with the reference arm. Three prognostic covariates of age, geographic region and reperfusion interventions, as well as previously observed mRS 0-2 responses inform the adaptive randomization procedure. Participants randomized receive prespecified mobility training regimens (functional task-specific), provided by physiotherapists/nurses until discharge or 14 days. Interventions replace usual mobility training. Fifty hospitals in seven countries (Australia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Brazil, Singapore) are expected to participate. SUMMARY Our novel adaptive trial design will evaluate a wider variety of mobility regimes than a traditional two-arm design. The data-driven adaptions during the trial will enable a more efficient evaluation to determine the optimal early mobility intervention for patients with mild and moderate ischemic stroke.
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- Julie Bernhardt
- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Royal College of Surgeons, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Australia and The George Institute for Global Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Catholic University, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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Kylén M, Ytterberg C, von Koch L, Elf M. How is the environment integrated into post-stroke rehabilitation? A qualitative study among community-dwelling persons with stroke who receive home rehabilitation in Sweden. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:1933-1943. [PMID: 34541725 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Studies have shown a need to consider environmental factors to best support the rehabilitation and recovery process after a stroke. In addition, despite intentions to increase individuals' participation in care and rehabilitation, patients and family members report weak participation. The aim of this study was to explore how the environment was integrated into rehabilitation at home from the perspective of patients after a stroke. We conducted as a qualitative study with 17 patients rehabilitated at home. Data on the participants' experiences of the rehabilitation process and their perceptions of how the environment was considered in the process were collected via interviews and analysed using qualitative content analysis. The main category that was constructed from the data was "Partial integration of person- environment dynamics in the rehabilitation", which was informed by three subcategories: (a) I recover in my home: Challenges and opportunities in the environment, (b) Following a generic approach to therapy: Limited integration of the environment, and (c) Informed more than involved. Our study showed that the environment was integrated in a limited manner. The participants were more informed about than involved in their planning of the rehabilitation. The results are important for informing the ongoing development of rehabilitation at home and person-centred care strategies.
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- Maya Kylén
- School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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