Patient readiness for risk-reduction education and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack.

Conclusion: Readiness for risk-reduction education and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack is individual and complex. Logistical factors including the location, time, and cost of education, timing of education delivery, and patient perspectives should be considered in the development and delivery of secondary prevention interventions for these people. Implications for rehabilitation Risk reduction and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack is vital to prevent recurrent stroke. Patients are ready to receive risk reduction and lifestyle advice approximately one week after their transient ischemic attack. Programs designed to provide risk reduction and lifestyle education should be informed by the unique requirements of this population. Uptake of participation in secondary prevention programs may be maximized by offering flexibility in terms of timing post-event and modes of delivery (e.g. Telehealth). PMID: 31343931 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research