Learning to flourish in a new reality: a thematic analysis of couples' experience of participation in a positive psychology intervention post-stroke

CONCLUSIONS: Individuals and couples post-stroke often experience negative mood changes, poor health outcomes, and decreased participation. Implementation of ReStoreD activities in the clinical setting can be a valuable and impactful way to encourage and foster positive experiences and re-engagement post-stroke.Implications for RehabilitationThrough dyadic positive psychology intervention activities, rehabilitation professionals can build upon existing strengths and resources to encourage couples to increase their awareness and development of positive coping strategies as individuals and couples.Positive psychology intervention activities can be implemented by rehabilitation professionals at inpatient and outpatient settings through self-directed, low-cost, and time-efficient strategies to increase engagement in positive activities at home.PMID:35914538 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2022.2102256

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - August 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jackie Einerson Lauren K Lundstrom Brieanna K Allen Artemis Sefandonakis Alexandra L Terrill Source Type: research