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Understanding the Experiences of People Living with Stroke Engaging in a Community-Based Physical-Activity Programme. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020154. [PMID: 36673523 PMCID: PMC9858664 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Research has evidenced that regular exercise can provide physical and physiological benefits for people living with stroke. Our study aims to explore the experiences of people living with stroke when participating in a community physical activity programme. This programme was created to offer targeted physical activity and education interventions following the discharge of patients from the healthcare pathway. This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with 16 participants living with stroke who were recruited from individuals who had engaged with the activity programme. A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted on the data, and four overarching themes were developed: (i) Feelings of appreciation, (ii) Interactions with other patients, (iii) Positive contributions of trained instructors, and iv) Personal progress. Generally, participants reported very positive perceptions of the exercise programme, and were very grateful for the opportunity that the exercise classes provided. We hope that these findings will offer practical suggestions for healthcare providers who might develop similar activity programmes for clinical populations.
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Sammut M, Fini N, Haracz K, Nilsson M, English C, Janssen H. Increasing time spent engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity by community-dwelling adults following a transient ischemic attack or non-disabling stroke: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:337-352. [PMID: 32478574 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1768599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Purpose: The risk of recurrent stroke following a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or non-disabling stroke is high. Clinical guidelines recommend this patient population accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke. We aimed to identify interventions that increase time adults spend in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity following TIA or non-disabling stroke.Method: We searched thirteen databases for articles of secondary prevention interventions reporting outcomes for duration in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or exercise capacity.Results: Eight trials were identified (n = 2653). Of these, three (n = 198) reported changes in time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Only one trial (n = 70), reported significant change in time spent engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (between-group difference: 11.7 min/day [95% CI 4.07-19.33]) when comparing participation in a six-month exercise education intervention to usual care. No trial measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity after intervention end.Conclusion: Despite recommendations to participate in regular physical activity at moderate-to-vigorous intensity for secondary stroke prevention, there is very little evidence for effective interventions for this patient population. There is need for clinically feasible interventions that result in long-term participation in physical activity in line with clinical guidelines. Trial registration: Protocol registration: PROSPERO CRD42018092840Implications for rehabilitationThere is limited evidence of the effectiveness of interventions that aim to increase time spent engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for people following a TIA or non-disabling stroke.A program comprising aerobic and resistance exercises ≥2 per week, supervised by a health professional (supplemented with a home program) over at least 24 weeks appears to be effective in assisting people adhere to recommended levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity after TIA or non-disabling stroke.Secondary prevention programs which include health professional supervised exercise sessions contribute to better adherence to physical activity guidelines; didactic sessions alone outlining frequency and intensity are unlikely to be sufficient.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Sammut
- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Stroke and Brain Injury, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.,Centre for Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia.,School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.,Priority Research Centre for Stroke and Brain Injury, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.,Centre for Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia.,Florey Institute of Neuroscience, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
| | - Heidi Janssen
- School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.,Centre for Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia.,Stroke Service, Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, Australia
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