Patient experiences of physical activity and inactivity in the stroke unit: an interview study

CONCLUSION: The participants expressed the following experiences of being in the stroke unit: movement is more important than physical activity and involves being seen and respected; physical activity and exercise are necessary to achieve independence; process involvement is of importance to regain abilities; physical activity offers the possibility of choosing between community and being alone and influences the ability to connect with others and the outside world.PMID:38329296 | PMC:PMC10865105 | DOI:10.2340/jrm.v56.19502
Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research