Stroke survivors' perceptions of participating in a high repetition arm training trial early after stroke

CONCLUSION: High repetition arm training early after stroke was acceptable to participants. Study participation was generally viewed as a positive experience, suggesting that early intervention may not only be physically beneficial but also psychologically.Implications for rehabilitationStroke survivors report that high repetition arm training early after stroke is acceptable.Participation in rehabilitation research early after stroke provides stroke survivors with hope and meaning despite the high prevalence of fatigue.Complex information needs to be repeated and provided in a number of formats early after stroke.PMID:34372752 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.1955984

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - August 10, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ulrike Hammerbeck Mary Hargreaves Kristen L Hollands Sarah Tyson Source Type: research