Post-stroke emotionalism: a qualitative investigation.

Conclusions: Earlier recognition of emotionalism in clinical settings is needed as is promoting discussions about emotional reactions after-stroke. This will reduce the likelihood that patients will develop erroneous beliefs about emotionalism and unhelpful coping responses that may lead to adjustment difficulties in the months that follow their stroke. Implications for rehabilitation The unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of emotionalism can be embarrassing and cause social withdrawal or avoidance. Waiting for emotionalism episodes to pass, distraction, humor or optimism and social support are successful means of managing the condition. Professionals play a key role in raising awareness that emotionalism is a neurological condition and not a clinical mood disorder as this will promote better understanding for patients, their families and those around them. Encouraging patients to talk about their emotional reactions early after stroke will normalize their experiences and may prevent them from developing unhelpful beliefs that could affect their approach to recovery. PMID: 31136206 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research