Results of a Pilot Trial of a Lifestyle Intervention for Stroke Survivors: Healthy Eating and Lifestyle after Stroke

Although healthy lifestyle practices mitigate recurrent stroke risk and mortality, few stroke survivors adhere to them, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. We developed and pilot tested a occupational therapy-based lifestyle management intervention, Healthy Eating And Lifestyle after Stroke (HEALS), to improve stroke survivors ’ self-management skills relating to diet and physical activity and evaluated it in a diverse safety-net population.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 28, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Amytis Towfighi, Eric M. Cheng, Valerie A. Hill, Frances Barry, Martin Lee, Natalie P. Valle, Brian Mittman, Monica Ayala-Rivera, Lilian Moreno, Annaliese Espinosa, Heidi Dombish, Debbie Wang, Dina Ochoa, Allison Chu, Michal Atkins, Barbara G. Vickrey Source Type: research