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Rafsten L, Sunnerhagen KS. Patient-centered goal setting in very early supported discharge with continued rehabilitation after stroke. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3869-3874. [PMID: 36346073 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2141357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine patients' perception of performance and satisfaction with the activities in their set goals before and after very early supported discharge (VESD) with continued rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive cohort study with data extracted from a randomized controlled trial. Sixty-nine patient allocated to the intervention group were eligible. Before discharge, the patients were asked to set rehabilitation goals, and they were asked to rate the performance and satisfaction of their set goals. At discharge from the rehabilitation, the patients were asked to re-evaluate their experience and satisfaction with the goal performance. RESULTS One hundred and forty goals were registered. At 81.5% of the set goals, the patients estimated that they performed the task better at discharge than at enrolment and at 86.5% of the set goals the patients were more satisfied with the performance at discharge than at enrolment. CONCLUSIONS Patients with mild to moderate stroke, undergoing a VESD after stroke, reported high performance level for their set goals and were satisfied with their performance execution. Further research is needed to investigate whether the goal should be set preferably at home or at hospital before discharge.Implications for rehabilitationMany of the patients can formulate achievable goals with their rehabilitation after stroke.Patients ongoing rehabilitation after stroke are satisfied with their performance of the set goals.As part of patient-centered care, stroke patients should be given the opportunity to formulate their own goals with their rehabilitation.Short hospital times and fast planning of goal-meetings, seems to influence patient goal setting in early discharge rehabilitation.
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- Lena Rafsten
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Deon PH, Makhoul MP, Pacheco Loss B, da Silva Jaques E, de Souza Urbanetto J, Gemerasca Mestriner R, Torriani-Pasin C. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B): a structural validity analysis. Top Stroke Rehabil 2022; 30:459-467. [PMID: 35786389 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2022.2095084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-efficacy has been shown to play an important role in rehabilitation outcomes of stroke patients. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B) is designed to assess self-efficacy of functional performance after stroke. OBJECTIVE This research sought to address the structural validity of the SSEQ-B using exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. We performed a reliability assessment and structural validation of the SSEQ-B in 115 Brazilian stroke survivors living in Rio Grande do Sul or São Paulo. Results: Sample mean age was 62.7 ± 14.2 years. Internal consistency presents a Cronbach's Alpha (αC) of 0.829. Exploratory factorial analysis using the scree plot method revealed a bifactorial structure, consisting of activity and self-management domains. While confirmatory factorial analysis suggested a trifactorial structure, the loading ranges between factors 1 and 3 were very similar, suggesting they could be collapsed - resulting in the same factors found in the scree plot analysis. Both structures with subscales showed good construct validity. CONCLUSION SSEQ-B is a valid and reliable measure of stroke self-efficacy. The preferred structure of the SSEQ-B is bifactorial and includes the domains activity and self-management.
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- Pedro Henrique Deon
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Gerontology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Scobbie L, Thomson K, Pollock A, Evans J. Goal adjustment by people living with long-term conditions: A scoping review of literature published from January 2007 to June 2018. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2021; 31:1314-1345. [PMID: 32525446 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2020.1774397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Long-term health conditions can limit achievement of personal goals. We aimed to map and synthesize definitions of goal adjustment, theoretical underpinnings, associations with recovery and supportive interventions for adults with long-term conditions. We searched multiple databases (January 2007-June 2018) and identified peer-reviewed research relating to goal adjustment. Data were charted, mapped and synthesized using content analysis and descriptive summaries. Two stakeholder consultations informed the review. Ninety-one articles were included. A range of long-term conditions were represented including cancer (22%), stroke (12%) and mixed neurological conditions (8%). Goal adjustment was one available option when faced with unattainable goals; other options were goal disengagement and goal re-engagement. Most studies were quantitative (58%), reporting mainly positive associations between goal adjustment, disengagement, reengagement and recovery. The Dual Process Model, Goal Adjustment Model and Self-Regulation Theory were most cited underpinning models/theory. Five interventions were identified; only one (self-system therapy) was evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. Our review provides original and significant insights into goal adjustment definitions, theoretical underpinnings and association with recovery. Effective interventions to support goal adjustment, disengagement and reengagement are lacking. This research-practice gap warrants attention to ensure people with long-term conditions are optimally supported when facing unattainable goals.
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- Lesley Scobbie
- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Allida S, Cox KL, Hsieh CF, House A, Hackett ML. Pharmacological, psychological and non-invasive brain stimulation interventions for preventing depression after stroke. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 5:CD003689. [PMID: 32390167 PMCID: PMC7211517 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003689.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is an important consequence of stroke that influences recovery yet often is not detected, or is inadequately treated. This is an update and expansion of a Cochrane Review first published in 2004 and previously updated in 2008. OBJECTIVES The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that pharmacological, psychological therapy, non-invasive brain stimulation, or combinations of these interventions reduce the incidence of diagnosable depression after stroke. Secondary objectives are to test the hypothesis that pharmacological, psychological therapy, non-invasive brain stimulation or combinations of these interventions reduce levels of depressive symptoms and dependency, and improve physical functioning after stroke. We also aim to determine the safety of, and adherence to, the interventions. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Specialised Register of Cochrane Stroke and the Cochrane Depression Anxiety and Neurosis (last searched August 2018). In addition, we searched the following databases; Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CENTRAL (the Cochrane Library, 2018, Issue 8), MEDLINE (1966 to August 2018), Embase (1980 to August 2018), PsycINFO (1967 to August 2018), CINAHL (1982 to August 2018) and three Web of Science indexes (2002 to August 2018). We also searched reference lists, clinical trial registers (World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (WHO ICTRP); to August 2018 and ClinicalTrials.gov; to August 2018), conference proceedings; we also contacted study authors. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing: 1) pharmacological interventions with placebo; 2) one of various forms of psychological therapy with usual care and/or attention control; 3) one of various forms of non-invasive brain stimulation with sham stimulation or usual care; 4) a pharmacological intervention and one of various forms of psychological therapy with a pharmacological intervention and usual care and/or attention control; 5) non-invasive brain stimulation and pharmacological intervention with a pharmacological intervention and sham stimulation or usual care; 6) pharmacological intervention and one of various forms of psychological therapy with placebo and psychological therapy; 7) pharmacological intervention and non-invasive brain stimulation with placebo plus non-invasive brain stimulation; 8) non-invasive brain stimulation and one of various forms of psychological therapy versus non-invasive brain stimulation plus usual care and/or attention control; and 9) non-invasive brain stimulation and one of various forms of psychological therapy versus sham brain stimulation or usual care plus psychological therapy, with the intention of preventing depression after stroke. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Review authors independently selected studies, assessed risk of bias, and extracted data from all included studies. We calculated mean difference (MD) or standardised mean difference (SMD) for continuous data and risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous data with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We assessed heterogeneity using the I2 statistic and assessed the certainty of evidence using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 19 RCTs (21 interventions), with 1771 participants in the review. Data were available for 12 pharmacological trials (14 interventions) and seven psychological trials. There were no trials of non-invasive brain stimulation compared with sham stimulation or usual care, a combination of pharmacological intervention and one of various forms of psychological therapy with placebo and psychological therapy, or a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and a pharmacological intervention with a pharmacological intervention and sham stimulation or usual care to prevent depression after stroke. Treatment effects were observed on the primary outcome of meeting the study criteria for depression at the end of treatment: there is very low-certainty evidence from eight trials (nine interventions) that pharmacological interventions decrease the number of people meeting the study criteria for depression (RR 0.50, 95% CI 0.37 to 0.68; 734 participants) compared to placebo. There is very low-certainty evidence from two trials that psychological interventions reduce the proportion of people meeting the study criteria for depression (RR 0.68, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.94, 607 participants) compared to usual care and/or attention control. Eight trials (nine interventions) found no difference in death and other adverse events between pharmacological intervention and placebo groups (RR 1.25, 95% CI 0.32 to 4.91; 496 participants) based on very low-certainty evidence. Five trials found no difference in psychological intervention and usual care and/or attention control groups for death and other adverse events (RR 1.18, 95% CI 0.73 to 1.91; 975 participants) based on very low-certainty evidence. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The available evidence suggests that pharmacological interventions and psychological therapy may prevent depression and improve mood after stroke. However, there is very low certainty in these conclusions because of the very low-certainty evidence. More trials are required before reliable recommendations can be made about the routine use of such treatments after stroke.
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- Sabine Allida
- Mental Health, The George Institute for Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Mental Health, The George Institute for Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Psychological and Social Medicine, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Professor, Program Head, Mental Health, The George Institute for Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, UK
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Kringle EA, Setiawan IMA, Golias K, Parmanto B, Skidmore ER. Feasibility of an iterative rehabilitation intervention for stroke delivered remotely using mobile health technology. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 15:908-916. [PMID: 31216917 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1629113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background: Telehealth affords rehabilitation professionals opportunities to expand access to intervention for people in rural areas. Complex interventions have not been adapted for remote delivery using mobile health technologies. Strategy training is a complex intervention that teaches clients skills for identifying barriers and solutions to engagement in meaningful activities. Our goal was to adapt the delivery of strategy training for remote delivery using mobile health technology.Methods: We conducted a sequential descriptive case series study (n = 5) in which community-dwelling participants with chronic stroke and prior exposure to strategy training used the iADAPTS mobile health application for 5 weeks. Expert practitioners advised revisions to the intervention process. Safety was assessed via monitoring occurrence of adverse events and risk for adverse events. Acceptability was assessed via the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8) and the Patient-Provider Connection Short Form of the Healing Encounters and Attitudes Lists (HEAL PPC).Results: Revisions to the intervention process supported the delivery of strategy training using mobile health technology after stroke. No adverse events occurred and risk for adverse events was managed through the intervention process. Acceptability was high (CSQ-8, 25 to 32; HEAL PPC, 59.9 to 72.5).Conclusions: Strategy training can be adapted for delivery using mobile health technology, with careful consideration to methods for training participants on new technology and the intervention delivery. Future research should establish the efficacy and effectiveness of integrating mobile health in delivery of interventions that promote engagement in client-selected activities and community participation.Implications for rehabilitationTranslating the strategy training intervention from face-to-face to remote delivery required thoughtful adaptation of the intervention protocol.Strategies for training clients to use mobile health technology during intervention may be important when designing remotely delivered mHealth intervention protocols.Client safety should be considered within the design of the intervention protocol for a complex intervention designed to be delivered remotely.Future studies should examine the efficacy of complex rehabilitation interventions such as strategy training on clinical outcomes (e.g., community participation).
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- Emily A Kringle
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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van Seben R, Smorenburg SM, Buurman BM. A qualitative study of patient-centered goal-setting in geriatric rehabilitation: patient and professional perspectives. Clin Rehabil 2018; 33:128-140. [PMID: 30103621 PMCID: PMC6311617 DOI: 10.1177/0269215518791663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE: To characterize how rehabilitation goals of older patients change over time and to explore professionals' attitudes toward patient-centered goal-setting and their perspectives on rehabilitation goals. DESIGN: Qualitative interview study. SETTING: Three geriatric rehabilitation centers. SUBJECTS: Ten patients (aged ⩾ 80), who had recently received inpatient geriatric rehabilitation, and seven professionals were purposively recruited. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews. Patients were interviewed in the third or fourth week after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation, to reflect on their inpatient goals and to investigate long-term goals now that they were at home. A thematic analysis was performed. RESULTS: During inpatient rehabilitation, participants' main goals were regaining independence in self-care activities and going home. Post-discharge, patients were not at their baseline functioning level. Rehabilitation goals appeared to shift over time, and once at home, patients formulated more ambitious rehabilitation goals that were related to regaining full independence and being able to perform activities. Although professionals thought goal-setting together with the patient is important, they also stated that older individuals often are either unable to formulate goals or they set unrealistic ones. In addition, professionals indicated that goals have to be related to discharge criteria, such as performing basic self-care activities, and rehabilitation revolves around getting patients ready for discharge. CONCLUSION: During inpatient rehabilitation, patient goals are related to going home. After discharge, patients have ambitious goals, related to their premorbid functioning level. Rehabilitation services should distinguish between goals that are important while patients are inpatient and goals that are important after discharge.
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- Rosanne van Seben
- 1 Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,3 ACHIEVE-Centre of Applied Research, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Elnady A, Mortenson WB, Menon C. Perceptions of Existing Wearable Robotic Devices for Upper Extremity and Suggestions for Their Development: Findings From Therapists and People With Stroke. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2018; 5:e12. [PMID: 29764799 PMCID: PMC5974461 DOI: 10.2196/rehab.9535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Advances in wearable robotic technologies have increased the potential of these devices for rehabilitation and as assistive devices. However, the utilization of these devices is still limited and there are questions regarding how well these devices address users’ (therapists and patients) needs. Objective The aims of this study were to (1) describe users’ perceptions about existing wearable robotic devices for the upper extremity; (2) identify if there is a need to develop new devices for the upper extremity and the desired features; and (3) explore obstacles that would influence the utilization of these new devices. Methods Focus groups were held to collect data. Data were analyzed thematically. Results A total of 16 participants took part in the focus group discussions. Our analysis identified three main themes: (1) “They exist, but...” described participants’ perceptions about existing devices for upper extremity; (2) “Indeed, we need more, can we have it all?” reflected participants’ desire to have new devices for the upper extremity and revealed heterogeneity among different participants; and (3) “Bumps on the road” identified challenges that the participants felt needed to be taken into consideration during the development of these devices. Conclusions This study resonates with previous research that has highlighted the importance of involving end users in the design process. The study suggests that having a single solution for stroke rehabilitation or assistance could be challenging or even impossible, and thus, engineers should clearly identify the targeted stroke population needs before the design of any device for the upper extremity.
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- Ahmed Elnady
- Menrva Research Group, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,GF Strong Rehabilitation Research Program, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Menrva Research Group, School of Mechatronic Systems and Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC, Canada
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Plant SE, Tyson SF, Kirk S, Parsons J. What are the barriers and facilitators to goal-setting during rehabilitation for stroke and other acquired brain injuries? A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Clin Rehabil 2017; 30:921-30. [PMID: 27496701 PMCID: PMC4978164 DOI: 10.1177/0269215516655856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Objective: To identify the barriers and facilitators to goal-setting during rehabilitation for stroke and other acquired brain injuries. Data sources: AMED, Proquest, CINAHL and MEDLINE. Review methods: Two reviewers independently screened, extracted data and assessed study quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and undertook thematic content analysis for papers examining the barriers and facilitators to goal-setting during stroke/neurological rehabilitation (any design). Last searches were completed in May 2016. Results: Nine qualitative papers were selected, involving 202 participants in total: 88 patients, 89 health care professionals and 25 relatives of participating patients. Main barriers were: Differences in staff and patients perspectives of goal-setting; patient-related barriers; staff-related barriers, and organisational level barriers. Main facilitators were: individually tailored goal-setting processes, strategies to promote communication and understanding, and strategies to avoid disappointment and unrealistic goals. In addition, patients’ and staff’s knowledge, experience, skill, and engagement with goal-setting could be either a barrier (if these aspects were absent) or a facilitator (if they were present). Conclusion: The main barriers and facilitators to goal-setting during stroke rehabilitation have been identified. They suggest that current methods of goal-setting during inpatient/early stage stroke or neurological rehabilitation are not fit for purpose.
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Rice DB, McIntyre A, Mirkowski M, Janzen S, Viana R, Britt E, Teasell R. Patient-Centered Goal Setting in a Hospital-Based Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Center. PM R 2017; 9:856-865. [PMID: 28082180 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 12/03/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Goal-setting can have a positive impact on stroke recovery during rehabilitation. Patient participation in goal formulation can ensure that personally relevant goals are set, and can result in greater satisfaction with the rehabilitation experience, along with improved recovery of stroke deficits. This, however, not yet been studied in a stroke outpatient rehabilitation setting. OBJECTIVE To assess patient satisfaction of meeting self-selected goals during outpatient rehabilitation following a stroke. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING Stroke patients enrolled in a multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation program, who set at least 1 goal during rehabilitation. PARTICIPANTS Patients recovering from a stroke received therapy through the outpatient rehabilitation program between January 2010 and December 2013. METHODS Upon admission and discharge from rehabilitation, patients rated their satisfaction with their ability to perform goals that they wanted to achieve. Researchers independently sorted and labeled recurrent themes of goals. Goals were further sorted into International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) categories. To compare the perception of patients' goal satisfaction, repeated-measures analysis of variance was conducted across the 3 ICF goal categorizations. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Goal satisfaction scores. RESULTS A total of 286 patients were included in the analysis. Patient goals concentrated on themes of improving hand function, mobility, and cognition. Goals were also sorted into ICF categories in which impairment-based and activity limitation-based goals were predominant. Compared to activity-based and participation-based goals, patients with impairment-based goals perceived greater satisfaction with meeting their goals at admission and discharge (P < .001). Patient satisfaction in meeting their first-, second-, and third-listed goals each significantly improved by discharge from the rehabilitation program (P < .001). CONCLUSION Within an outpatient stroke rehabilitation setting, patients set heterogeneous goals that were predominantly impairment based. Satisfaction in achieving goals significantly improved after receiving therapy. The type of goals that patients set were related to their goal satisfaction scores, with impairment-based goals being rated significantly higher than activity-based and participation-based goals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Danielle B Rice
- Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute, Main Building Room B3025, 550 Wellington Road, N6C 0A7, London, ON, Canada(∗).
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- Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada(†)
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- Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada(‡)
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- Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada(§)
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, St. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada(‖)
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, St. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada(¶)
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- Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, St. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada(#)
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Gilbertson L, Ainge S, Dyer R, Platts G. Consulting Service Users: The Stroke Association Home Therapy Project. Br J Occup Ther 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/030802260306600604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In 1999, the Stroke Association set up a project to promote home-based occupational therapy for patients who had had a stroke and been discharged home from hospital. As part of the service evaluation, focus groups for service users and carers were set up in two of the sites to consult users about the changes in their quality of life during the period of the home therapy. A total of 11 service users and 9 carers attended the groups, representing 30% of the service users and 27% of the carers involved in the project. The group discussion was taped and transcribed and then analysed using a framework approach. The group members described their personal experiences of recovery from and limitations after the stroke and reported improvements in life issues during the period of their home therapy. The content and organisation of the service and the relationships with project staff were felt to influence the effectiveness of the occupational therapy. Other issues that affected the perceived outcome for the service users included individual choice, age, stroke consequences, other rehabilitation and community services and social limitations. This consultation process allowed the service users to describe the strengths and weaknesses of the service and provided valuable feedback that could be used to design the content and application of future home therapy services.
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Objective: To analyse in detail therapists' and patients' communication practices during physiotherapy goal-setting in stroke rehabilitation settings. To deduce explanations for observed practices. To contribute to understanding of the communication challenges entailed in goal-setting. Design: A conversation analytic study of video-recorded treatment sessions. Setting: Physiotherapy ‘gyms’ in four UK hospitals. Subjects: The 74 recorded sessions involved 21 patients (52-86 years, 11 female) and 10 senior physiotherapists. Patients' disabilities varied; none were severely aphasic. Nine of the therapists were female, post qualification experience ranged from 3 to 23 years. Findings: Eight goal-setting episodes were identified. In all but one, therapists supplied the target problems or abilities for which goals were subsequently set. The case in which the patient was asked to propose problems prior to goal-setting is examined in detail. Various interactional difficulties and delays arose both in eliciting the patient's views and incorporating them into agreed goals. Strategies by which the therapist dealt with difficulties included repeated and constraining questions, negotiation, and amending proposed goals. Conclusions: Findings of this small, detailed study might help explain previous observations of infrequent goal-setting and failure to maximize patients' involvement therein. Goal-setting, particularly where patients' views are elicited and incorporated, involves skill and effort, and is influenced by powerful social constraints. Developing detailed knowledge of both practices and constraints may contribute to improving professional practice, guidance and education. The paper demonstrates the utility of detailed analysis of rehabilitation communication using conversation analytic methods.
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- R H Parry
- Parry School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
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Therapeutic Alliances in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Meta-Ethnography. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 97:1979-1993. [PMID: 27137094 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2015] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize qualitative studies exploring patients' and professionals' perspectives and experiences of developing and maintaining therapeutic alliances in stroke rehabilitation. DATA SOURCES A systematic literature search was conducted using the following electronic databases: PsycINFO, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, and ComDisDome from inception to May 2014. This was supplemented by hand searching, reference tracking, generic web searching, and e-mail contact with experts. STUDY SELECTION Qualitative peer reviewed articles reporting experiences or perceptions of the patient or professional in relation to therapeutic alliance construction and maintenance in stroke rehabilitation were selected for inclusion. After a process of exclusion, 17 publications were included in the synthesis. DATA EXTRACTION All text identified in the results and discussion sections of the selected studies were extracted verbatim for analysis in a qualitative software program. Studies were critically appraised independently by 2 reviewers. DATA SYNTHESIS Articles were synthesized using a technique of meta-ethnography. Four overarching themes emerged from the process of reciprocal translation: (1) the professional-patient relationship: degree of connectedness; (2) asymmetrical contributions; (3) the process of collaboration: finding the middle ground; and (4) system drivers. CONCLUSIONS The findings from the meta-ethnography suggest that the balance of power between the patient and professional is asymmetrically distributed in the construction of the alliance. However, given that none of the studies included in the review addressed therapeutic alliance as a primary research area, further research is required to develop a conceptual framework relevant to stroke rehabilitation, in order to determine how this construct contributes to treatment efficacy.
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Hunt AW, Le Dorze G, Trentham B, Polatajko HJ, Dawson DR. Elucidating a Goal-Setting Continuum in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2015; 25:1044-1055. [PMID: 26187534 DOI: 10.1177/1049732315588759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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For individuals with brain injury, active participation in goal setting is associated with better rehabilitation outcomes. However, clinicians report difficulty engaging these clients in goal setting due to perceived or real deficits (e.g., lack of awareness). We conducted a study using grounded theory methods to understand how clinicians from occupational therapy facilitate client engagement and manage challenges inherent in goal setting with this population. Through constant comparative analysis, a goal-setting continuum emerged. At one end of the continuum, therapists embrace client-determined goals and enable clients to decide their own goals. At the other, therapists accept preset organization-determined goals (e.g., "the goal is discharge") and pay little attention to client input. Although all participants aspired to embrace client-determined goal setting, most felt powerless to do so within perceived organizational constraints. Views of advocacy and empowerment help to explain our findings and inform more inclusive practice.
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- Anne W Hunt
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Baycrest Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hunt AW, Le Dorze G, Polatajko H, Bottari C, Dawson DR. Communication during goal-setting in brain injury rehabilitation: What helps and what hinders? Br J Occup Ther 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022614562784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction Setting goals with individuals with acquired brain injury may be challenging due to impairments in cognition and communication. The purpose of this study was to explore how occupational therapists' communication behaviours during goal-setting with individuals with traumatic brain injury facilitated and hindered this process. Method This exploratory study used a conversation analysis inspired approach and frequency calculations to analyse and interpret videotaped goal-setting sessions. Sequences of dialogue leading to, and distracting from, problem identification, a key step in goal-setting, were identified and analysed. Specific therapist behaviours that facilitated or hindered problem identification were subsequently distinguished. Results Acknowledgements and affirmations, open-ended questions about specific tasks and reflective listening, were found to lead to problem identification by the client (facilitators). Instances of disconnections were characterized by a single theme, ‘lack of uptake.' Examples of these hindrances to goal-setting included, abrupt topic shifts, lack of acknowlegement and failure to explore what the client said. Conclusion Clinicians should consider their language use during goal-setting interviews and aim to utilize conversational behaviours that are facilitative whilst minimizing those that distract to optimize their client's engagement during the problem identification phase of goal-setting.
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- Anne W Hunt
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada
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- Professor, School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Université de Montréal, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, and Senior Scientist, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest, Canada
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Eames S, Hoffmann T, McKenna K, Worrall L. Community-Based Stroke Information for Clients with Stroke and Their Carers: Is There Congruency Between Actual and Recommended Practice? Top Stroke Rehabil 2015; 15:295-306. [DOI: 10.1310/tsr1504-295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Tang Yan HS, Clemson LM, Jarvis F, Laver K. Goal setting with caregivers of adults in the community: a mixed methods systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 36:1943-63. [PMID: 24856636 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.884173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine how goal setting is used with caregivers of community residing adults and the effect of goal setting practices in improving the outcomes. METHODS A mixed methods systematic review was conducted. The methodological rigour of included studies was critiqued using Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias assessment tool, Downs and Black checklist and a framework for evaluating qualitative research. Narrative synthesis was created through tabulation and categorisation, visual mapping of the goal setting process, thematic analysis on common goal setting features and critical reflection on the accuracy and robustness of the synthesis. RESULTS Seventeen studies were included: 10 randomised trials, 5 other quantitative studies and two descriptive studies which incorporated qualitative methods. The trials demonstrated a relatively low risk of bias in contrast to the other studies that had varied methodological rigour. No studies isolated the effect of the goal setting process on outcomes and therefore the effectiveness of goal setting could not be evaluated. However, through a narrative synthesis six prominent features of collaborative goal setting were identified. CONCLUSIONS Despite the fact that goal setting is an important component of client-centred care, and the prominence of client-centred care in healthcare discourse, the review uncovered a surprisingly limited number of studies. Goal setting is an elusive process that is of therapeutic value and warrants further investigation. Implications for Rehabilitation The current body of empirical evidence suggests that there are six prominent features of collaborative goal setting with caregivers. The goals that are most important to caregivers are often different to those that are important to clinicians; it is important that caregivers and clinicians agree on goals to maximise adherence to treatment and goal attainment. The quality of evidence for goal setting with caregivers is limited although some intervention trials illustrate the usefulness of collaborative goal setting in contributing to improved outcomes.
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- Heidi Shaunna Tang Yan
- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney , Lidcombe, NSW , Australia and
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Brown M, Levack W, McPherson KM, Dean SG, Reed K, Weatherall M, Taylor WJ. Survival, momentum, and things that make me “me”: patients’ perceptions of goal setting after stroke. Disabil Rehabil 2013; 36:1020-6. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.825653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Scobbie L, McLean D, Dixon D, Duncan E, Wyke S. Implementing a framework for goal setting in community based stroke rehabilitation: a process evaluation. BMC Health Serv Res 2013; 13:190. [PMID: 23705824 PMCID: PMC3671148 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2012] [Accepted: 05/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Goal setting is considered 'best practice' in stroke rehabilitation; however, there is no consensus regarding the key components of goal setting interventions or how they should be optimally delivered in practice. We developed a theory-based goal setting and action planning framework (G-AP) to guide goal setting practice. G-AP has 4 stages: goal negotiation, goal setting, action planning & coping planning and appraisal & feedback. All stages are recorded in a patient-held record. In this study we examined the implementation, acceptability and perceived benefits of G-AP in one community rehabilitation team with people recovering from stroke. METHODS G-AP was implemented for 6 months with 23 stroke patients. In-depth interviews with 8 patients and 8 health professionals were analysed thematically to investigate views of its implementation, acceptability and perceived benefits. Case notes of interviewed patients were analysed descriptively to assess the fidelity of G-AP implementation. RESULTS G-AP was mostly implemented according to protocol with deviations noted at the planning and appraisal and feedback stages. Each stage was felt to make a useful contribution to the overall process; however, in practice, goal negotiation and goal setting merged into one stage and the appraisal and feedback stage included an explicit decision making component. Only two issues were raised regarding G-APs acceptability: (i) health professionals were concerned about the impact of goal non-attainment on patient's well-being (patients did not share their concerns), and (ii) some patients and health professionals found the patient-held record unhelpful. G-AP was felt to have a positive impact on patient goal attainment and professional goal setting practice. Collaborative partnerships between health professionals and patients were apparent throughout the process. CONCLUSIONS G-AP has been perceived as both beneficial and broadly acceptable in one community rehabilitation team; however, implementation of novel aspects of the framework was inconsistent. The regulatory function of goal non-attainment and the importance of creating flexible partnerships with patients have been highlighted. Further development of the G-AP framework, training package and patient held record is required to address the specific issues highlighted by this process evaluation. Further evaluation of G-AP is required across diverse community rehabilitation settings.
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Struwe JH, Baernholdt M, Noerholm V, Lind J. How is nursing care for stroke patients organised? Nurses' views on best practices. J Nurs Manag 2013; 21:141-51. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- School of Nursing and Department of Public Health Sciences; University of Virginia; Charlottesville VA USA
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- School of Nursing UC Diakonissestiftelsen; Copenhagen Denmark
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- School of Nursing UC Diakonissestiftelsen; Copenhagen Denmark
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Sugavanam T, Mead G, Bulley C, Donaghy M, van Wijck F. The effects and experiences of goal setting in stroke rehabilitation – a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2012; 35:177-90. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2012.690501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Kuipers P, Carlson G, Bailey S, Sharma A. A Preliminary Exploration of Goal-setting in Community-based Rehabilitation for People with Brain Impairment. BRAIN IMPAIR 2012. [DOI: 10.1375/brim.5.1.30.35404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractCommunity-based rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is largely driven by goals set in the course of rehabilitation by clients and service providers. A preliminary study investigating the perspectives and practice of experienced rehabilitation coordinators was undertaken to explore issues that influence goal-setting in community rehabilitation settings. Detailed interviews and subsequent rounds of clarification were conducted with six experienced rehabilitation coordinators. Key themes identified through inductive analysis include cognitive influences, other client influences, service provider influences and the client-service provider relationship in the goal-setting process. Based on the findings, a preliminary descriptive schema of goal-setting in a community-based rehabilitation service for people with acquired brain injury is suggested. Factors such as training, experience, and values of the rehabilitation coordinators are also discussed in terms of their influence on goal-setting. Some strategies to assist a person with ABI to identify and work towards achieving realistic goals are identified. Suggestions for enhancing community-based rehabilitation practices with people with ABI, and scope for future research are noted. This paper constitutes a general overview of goal-setting in community-based ABI rehabilitation.
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Levack WMM, Dean SG, Siegert RJ, McPherson KM. Navigating patient-centered goal setting in inpatient stroke rehabilitation: how clinicians control the process to meet perceived professional responsibilities. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2011; 85:206-213. [PMID: 21306859 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2011.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2010] [Revised: 01/06/2011] [Accepted: 01/08/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Patient-centered goal setting, while central to contemporary rehabilitation, has been associated with growing uncertainty regarding its application in clinical practice. We aimed to examine the application of goal setting in inpatient stroke rehabilitation. METHODS Data collected from 44 participants (nine patients, seven family members, 28 health professionals), using multiple data sources (interviews, recorded clinical sessions, team meetings, participant-observation, and clinical documentation), were analyzed using constant comparative methods. RESULTS Certain goals (characterized by short timeframes, conservative estimation of outcomes, and physical function) were privileged over others. Involvement of patients and family in goal setting resulted in interactional dilemmas when their objectives, skills and perceived capacity did not align with privileged goals. When alignment did occur, greater patient involvement still did not appear to influence clinical reasoning. CONCLUSION This study raises questions about how 'patient-centered' current goal setting practices are and whether a 'patient-centered' approach is even possible in inpatient stroke rehabilitation when considering predominant funding and health system models. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS For 'patient-centered' goal setting to be more than rhetorical, clinicians need to examine the values they attribute to certain types of goals, the influence of organizational drivers on goal selection, and how goals are actually used to influence clinical practice.
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- William M M Levack
- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Rosewilliam S, Roskell CA, Pandyan AD. A systematic review and synthesis of the quantitative and qualitative evidence behind patient-centred goal setting in stroke rehabilitation. Clin Rehabil 2011; 25:501-14. [DOI: 10.1177/0269215510394467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: To map out from the literature the nature, extent and effects of application of patient-centred goal setting in stroke rehabilitation practice. Design: Systematic review. Data sources: A search was conducted in the Cochrane (Wiley), AMED, Medline (EBSCO), Embase, Sports discuss, Medline (Ovid) and CINAHL databases. Secondary search based on references from the preliminary search was undertaken. Review methods: Quantitative and qualitative studies that included aspects of patient-centredness and goal setting in stroke patients from 1980 to June 2010 were collected. Studies were scrutinized for relevance and quality based on published methodology. The findings were synthesized by aggregating the themes from the qualitative studies and relating them to relevant findings from the quantitative studies. Results: Eighteen qualitative and eight quantitative and one mixed method study conducted in stroke rehabilitation services ranging from acute to community rehabilitation were included. Themes that emerged were related to perceptions of patients and professionals regarding patient-centredness, nominal adoption of this concept, consequences of discrepancies in the perceptions and practice, related ethical conflicts, challenges to application and strategies to improve its application. The effects of following patient-centred goal-setting practice have been studied mostly with weak methodologies and studies show some benefit with psychological outcomes. Conclusion: Patient-centred goal setting is minimally adopted in goal-setting practice due to various barriers. Since the effects of incorporating this concept have not been evaluated rigorously it is suggested that further research is essential to investigate its effect on patient outcomes.
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- Sheeba Rosewilliam
- School of Health and Population Sciences-Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham, UK
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- School of Health and Population Sciences-Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham, UK
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation, Keele University, UK
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Baird T, Tempest S, Warland A. Service Users' Perceptions and Experiences of Goal Setting Theory and Practice in an Inpatient Neurorehabilitation Unit. Br J Occup Ther 2010. [DOI: 10.4276/030802210x12813483277189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Goal setting is a key component in the rehabilitation process and clinical guidelines recommend collaboration between health care professionals, service users and their families. This qualitative preliminary study (n = 6) used semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions and experiences of the goal setting process with service users on a neurorehabilitation unit. Two overall themes emerged: the components of goal setting and the factors that helped to guide the process. The participants reported experiencing varying levels of collaboration and concluded that goals should be achievable, realistic and negotiated, yet challenging. Short-term goals were seen as particularly valuable.
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Barnard RA, Cruice MN, Playford ED. Strategies used in the pursuit of achievability during goal setting in rehabilitation. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2010; 20:239-250. [PMID: 20065307 DOI: 10.1177/1049732309358327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We used conversation analysis of six audio- and video-recorded goal-setting meetings that were attended by patients and their respective treating team to explore and describe the interaction of participants during interdisciplinary goal setting, and to identify the strategies used to agree on goals. The health care professionals involved in the six sessions included four physiotherapists, four occupational therapists, four nurses, one speech and language therapist, and one neuropsychologist. The participants included 3 patients with multiple sclerosis, 2 patients with spinal cord lesions, and 1 patient with stroke from an inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit. Detailed analysis revealed how the treating team shaped the meetings. The most notable finding was that there was rarely a straightforward translation of patient wishes into agreed-on written goals, with the treating team leading goal modification so that goals were achievable. Despite professional dominance, patients also influenced the course of the interaction, particularly when offering resistance to goals proposed by the treating team.
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Leach E, Cornwell P, Fleming J, Haines T. Patient centered goal-setting in a subacute rehabilitation setting. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 32:159-72. [DOI: 10.3109/09638280903036605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Robison J, Wiles R, Ellis-Hill C, McPherson K, Hyndman D, Ashburn A. Resuming previously valued activities post-stroke: who or what helps? Disabil Rehabil 2009; 31:1555-66. [DOI: 10.1080/09638280802639327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Mengshoel AM, Robinson HS. Clinical significance of specific spinal mobilization for patients with ankylosing spondylitis evaluated by quantitative assessments and patient interviews. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 30:355-64. [PMID: 17852208 DOI: 10.1080/09638280701270711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess individual responses to specific spinal mobilization (SSM) in terms of spinal mobility, perceived stiffness, pain and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with Ankylosis Spondylitis (AS), and whether and how interviews supported or supplemented the quantitative results. METHODS Spinal mobility was recorded by the fingertip-to-floor distance, the Modified Schober Test, myerinometer, and the chest expansion test. The measures corresponding to sites targeted by SSM was used as effect variables, and the other as control variables. Visual analogue scales assessed pain and stiffness. The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index assessed ADL. A single subject experimental design was applied. The patients' experiences were investigated by semistructured qualitative interviews. RESULTS Six patients completed 12 sessions of SSM. In five patients spinal mobility improved by 6-38%, and perceived stiffness reduced by 6-82%. Further improvements were found after three months. Improvements were not seen in the control variables. The interviews revealed that to become less stiff had various meanings for the patients, the SSM helped to get control of motion, and the conversations with the therapists enabled them to cope with the situation. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that SSM can diminish spinal stiffness, but this had different meanings for the patients. What were important were what they experienced and learnt during the therapy process.
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- Anne Marit Mengshoel
- Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, Norway.
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PURPOSE This study investigated stroke survivors' perspective of upper limb recovery after stroke. The aim was to determine factors other than medical diagnosis and co-morbidities that contribute to recovery. The objectives were to explore how stroke survivors define recovery, identify factors they believe influence recovery and determine strategies used to maximize upper limb recovery. METHOD A qualitative study consisting of three focus groups and two in-depth interviews was conducted with stroke survivors (n = 19) and spouses (n = 9) in metropolitan, regional and rural Queensland, Australia. Data were analysed using principles of grounded theory. RESULTS Stroke survivors maximize upper limb recovery by 'keeping the door open' a process of continuing to hope for and work towards improvement amidst adjusting to life with stroke. They achieve this by 'hanging in there', 'drawing on support from others', 'getting going and keeping going with exercise', and 'finding out how to keep moving ahead'. CONCLUSIONS This study provides valuable insight into the personal experience of upper limb recovery after stroke. It highlights the need to develop training strategies that match the needs and aspirations of stroke survivors and that place no time limits on recovery. It reinforces the benefits of stroke support groups and advocates their incorporation into stroke recovery services. These findings can be used to guide both the development and evaluation of stroke survivor centred upper limb training programmes.
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- R N Barker
- Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Levack WMM, Dean SG, McPherson KM, Siegert RJ. How clinicians talk about the application of goal planning to rehabilitation for people with brain injury–variable interpretations of value and purpose. Brain Inj 2009; 20:1439-49. [PMID: 17378236 DOI: 10.1080/02699050601118422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE To explore the way clinicians talk about the value and purpose of goal planning in rehabilitation for people with brain injury. RESEARCH DESIGN Grounded theory. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Nine clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds were interviewed. The interview data were analysed using the constant comparative method of grounded theory. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS While the clinicians considered goal planning important, the expressed reasons for valuing goal planning were at times unclear. The term 'goal' referred to not one but many concepts within the rehabilitation environment; goal planning was used to serve a range of different purposes. Different reasons for undertaking goal planning were interrelated but at times conflicted, potentially creating tensions within the rehabilitation environment. CONCLUSIONS Discussions around goal planning terminology should progress from service-level agreements towards more evidenced-based international consensus. Individual services might benefit from discussing and agreeing on the purpose for goal planning in their work.
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- William M M Levack
- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Profile, burden, and quality of life of Israeli stroke survivor caregivers: a longitudinal study. J Neurosci Nurs 2009; 41:92-105. [PMID: 19361125 DOI: 10.1097/jnn.0b013e318193456b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aims of this study were to (1) delineate the sociodemographic profile of Israeli primary caregivers of stroke survivors; (2) examine the changes in caregivers' burden, physical and emotional health, social support network, and quality of life (QOL) during the first 6 months after the stroke occurrence; and (3) identify the predictors of caregivers' QOL for that time period. Primary caregivers (N = 140) were assessed at three intervals during this period: within 2 weeks after the stroke occurrence, in the geriatric rehabilitation ward, and at 3 and 6 months poststroke in the community. Results of the study revealed that during the 6-month period, caregivers' physical health remained stable. After 3 months, depression levels decreased, as did the need for instrumental support in and outside the home. Nevertheless, satisfaction with informal support and family relationships decreased, as did QOL. Burden decreased consistently at 3- and 6-month intervals. After 6 months, perception of health and QOL improved, whereas the other variables remained stable. These results indicate that overall, this population of caregivers adapted to their role over the 6-month period. At each of the three intervals, QOL was explained by the same four variables, although with differential weights: number of diseases, confidence in the support system, burden, and sharing a household with the survivor. The results of this study contribute to nurses' ability to identify caregivers at risk and develop appropriately timed interventions for empowering caregivers in their role fulfillment.
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Jones F, Partridge C, Reid F. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire: measuring individual confidence in functional performance after stroke. J Clin Nurs 2008; 17:244-52. [PMID: 18578800 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02333.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim was to develop a questionnaire for use by practitioners working in stroke care to measure self-efficacy judgements in specific domains of functioning relevant to individuals following stroke. BACKGROUND The prevalence of stroke is set to rise across the developed world especially amongst the elderly population. Recovery and adjustment in the longer term can be affected by many different factors. Current objective measures of functional performance used in many stroke programmes may not fully explain the extent of personal levels of confidence that could ultimately influence outcome. METHODS Three separate studies were conducted to develop the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. A total of 112 stroke survivors, between 2 and 24 weeks, poststroke participated in the study. Development of the scale was undertaken between 2004 and 2006. RESULTS The final 13-item Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire was found to have good face validity and feasibility to use in the recovery period following stroke. Cronbach Alpha was 0.90 suggesting good internal consistency, and criterion validity was high compared with the Falls Efficacy Scale, r = 0.803, p < 0.001. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire was also able to discriminate between those participants walking and not walking. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary psychometric testing of the new Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire has indicated that it is a valid measure of confidence for functional performance and aspects of self-management relevant for individuals recovering from stroke. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire could assist clinicians and researchers working in acute stroke care and rehabilitation to screen levels of confidence of stroke survivors in relation to functional performance and self-management. The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire could be used as part of battery of stroke outcome measures to provide a more comprehensive overview of factors influencing performance in the individuals recovering from a stroke.
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- Fiona Jones
- Faculty of Health and Social Care, St George's University of London, London, UK.
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BACKGROUND Depression is an important consequence of stroke that impacts on recovery yet often is not detected or is inadequately treated. OBJECTIVES To determine if pharmaceutical or psychological interventions can prevent depression and improve physical and psychological outcomes in patients with stroke. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Trials Registers of the Cochrane Stroke Group (October 2007) and the Cochrane Depression Anxiety and Neurosis Group (February 2008). In addition, we searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008), MEDLINE (1966 to May 2006), EMBASE (1980 to May 2006), CINAHL (1982 to May 2006), PsycINFO (1967 to May 2006), Applied Science and Technology Plus (1986 to May 2006), Arts and Humanities Index (1991 to September 2002), Biological Abstracts (1969 to September 2002), BIOSIS Previews (2002 to May 2006), General Science Plus (1994 to September 2002), Science Citation Index (1992 to May 2006), Social Sciences Citation Index (1991 to May 2006), SocioFile (1974 to May 2006) ISI Web of Science (2002 to February 2008), reference lists, trial registers, conference proceedings and dissertation abstracts, and contacted authors, researchers and pharmaceutical companies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials comparing pharmaceutical agents with placebo, or psychotherapy against standard care (or attention control) to prevent depression in patients with stroke. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected trials, extracted data and assessed trial quality. Primary analyses were the proportion of patients who met the standard diagnostic criteria for depression applied in the trials at the end of follow up. Secondary outcomes included depression scores on standard scales, physical function, death, recurrent stroke and adverse effects. MAIN RESULTS Fourteen trials involving 1515 participants were included. Data were available for 10 pharmaceutical trials (12 comparisons) and four psychotherapy trials. The time from stroke to entry ranged from a few hours to seven months, but most patients were recruited within one month of acute stroke. The duration of treatment ranged from two weeks to one year. There was no clear effect of pharmacological therapy on the prevention of depression or other endpoints. A significant improvement in mood and the prevention of depression was evident for psychotherapy, but the treatment effects were small. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS A small but significant effect of psychotherapy on improving mood and preventing depression was identified. More evidence is required before recommendations can be made about the routine use of such treatments after stroke.
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- Maree L Hackett
- Department of Neurological and Mental Health, George Institute for International Health, PO Box M201, Missenden Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2050.
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Godfrey M, Townsend J. Older people in transition from illness to health: trajectories of recovery. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2008; 18:939-951. [PMID: 18552320 DOI: 10.1177/1049732308318038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Despite growing interest in the meaning of illness and recovery in older age, much of the research has focused on particular conditions, such as stroke; yet, illness in later life is considerably more diverse. In this article, we examine the experience of illness and process of recovery through interviews with 64 older people receiving intermediate care, a form of transitional care to support people between illness and resumption of everyday life routines. They describe four recovery trajectories generated from individuals' accounts of illness and their perspective on recovery: cure and restoration, adjusting to discontinuity and establishing markers of continuity, getting back and keeping going, and managing uncertainty. We conclude that several interacting factors shape the meaning of illness and the process of recovery in later life: prior circumstances, illness onset and trajectory, comorbid health problems, and cumulative loss in advanced older age.
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Fischer MJ, Scharloo M, Abbink JJ, Thijs-Van A, Rudolphus A, Snoei L, Weinman JA, Kaptein AA. Participation and drop-out in pulmonary rehabilitation: a qualitative analysis of the patient's perspective. Clin Rehabil 2007; 21:212-21. [PMID: 17329278 DOI: 10.1177/0269215506070783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine patients' pretreatment beliefs and goals regarding pulmonary rehabilitation. DESIGN Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. SETTING Interviews conducted at participants' homes. SUBJECTS Twelve patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who had been referred to a rehabilitation clinic. MAIN MEASURES Patients' beliefs about pulmonary rehabilitation, self-set treatment goals and anticipated reasons for drop-out. RESULTS Patients' beliefs about pulmonary rehabilitation comprised positive aspects (participation as an opportunity for improvement, a safe and multidisciplinary setting, presence of motivating and supporting patients) and negative aspects of exercising in a rehabilitation centre (e.g. disruption of normal routine, being tired after training, transportation difficulties, limited privacy and confrontation with severely ill patients). Four types of treatment goals were formulated: increase in functional performance, weight regulation, reduction of dyspnoea, and improvement of psychosocial well being. Four clusters of anticipated reasons for drop-out were identified: the intensity of the programme, barriers to attending (e.g. transportation problems, sudden illness and other duties/responsibilities), lack of improvement and social factors. Four different attitudes towards pulmonary rehabilitation could be distinguished: optimistic, 'wait and see', sceptic and pessimistic. Follow-up data revealed that whereas a pessimistic attitude (high disability, low self-confidence, many concerns) was related to decline, the 'sceptic' patients had dropped out during the course. CONCLUSIONS Uptake and drop-out may be related to patients' perceived disabilities, expected benefits and concerns with regard to rehabilitation, practical barriers and confidence in their own capabilities.
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- M J Fischer
- Medical Psychology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Yeung S, Lui MHL, Ross F, Murrells T. Family carers in stroke care: examining the relationship between problem-solving, depression and general health. J Clin Nurs 2007; 16:344-52. [PMID: 17239070 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2005.01537.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this article is to describe the problem-solving abilities of Hong Kong family carers looking after a stroke patients at home and report the relationships between their perceived problem-solving abilities with their depression level, general health status, and the functional recovery of stroke patients. BACKGROUND Previous research on supportive interventions for caregiving in stroke care suggests that enhancing carers' problem-solving abilities is useful. Nevertheless, not much is known about the relationship between carers' problem-solving abilities and their physical and psychosocial health and there is notably little work that has been done with the Chinese population. DESIGN A cross-sectional and correlational design was used. METHODS A convenience sample of 70 family carers, who were the main carers of stroke patients at home, during the first three months poststroke was recruited to complete a self-report questionnaire. RESULT Significant correlations were found between the family carers' global perceived problem-solving abilities and higher level of depressive symptoms (r = 0.35, P = 0.01) and poorer perceived health (r = 0.50, P = 0.01) as measured using the Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Scale and General Health Questionnaire. Among the three subscales of the Problem-Solving Inventory, problem-solving confidence showed the highest correlation with these variables. The functional ability of the stroke patients as measured using the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) was not associated with any variables. CONCLUSION Findings of this study suggest that perception of confidence is a key factor in appraisal of problem-solving among Chinese family carers, which raises questions for future research about the impact of cultural influences on designing and measuring interventions. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The study has implications for nursing and health care practice and for developing interventions targeted at building self-confidence among Chinese carers.
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- Sue Yeung
- Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong
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Levack WMM, Dean SG, Siegert RJ, McPherson KM. Purposes and mechanisms of goal planning in rehabilitation: the need for a critical distinction. Disabil Rehabil 2007; 28:741-9. [PMID: 16754571 DOI: 10.1080/09638280500265961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine a preliminary typology of purposes and mechanisms ascribed to goal planning in rehabilitation. To demonstrate the importance of making a critical distinction between these different purposes and mechanisms when reviewing or designing research on goal planning in rehabilitation. METHOD A search of Medline, Embase, PsychINFO and CINAHL for articles on goal planning in rehabilitation. Articles were only included if they were about patient populations and made explicit statements regarding the function or purpose of goal planning in rehabilitation. Thematic analysis was used to qualitatively synthesise the purposes and mechanisms of goal planning described in the literature. RESULTS Four major purposes for undertaking goal planning in rehabilitation are identified: (1) to improve patient outcomes (as determined by standardised outcome measures), (2) to enhance patient autonomy, (3) to evaluate outcomes, and (4) to respond to contractual, legislative or professional requirements. The first of these purposes is associated with four distinct mechanisms with the remaining three purposes appearing to relate to one underlying mechanism. CONCLUSIONS This typology offers one approach for critically engaging with the wide-ranging issues in goal planning. Debate stemming from this work could facilitate systematic reviews of this area as well as guide research and application to practice.
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- William M M Levack
- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Levack WMM, Taylor K, Siegert RJ, Dean SG, McPherson KM, Weatherall M. Is goal planning in rehabilitation effective? A systematic review. Clin Rehabil 2006; 20:739-55. [PMID: 17005499 DOI: 10.1177/0269215506070791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: To determine the evidence regarding the effectiveness of goal planning in clinical rehabilitation. Design: Systematic review. Method: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, AMED, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, American College of Physicians (ACP) Journal Club, and the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE) were searched for randomized controlled trials on the therapeutic effectiveness of goal planning in the rehabilitation of adults with acquired disability. Studies were categorized by patient population and the clinical context of the study. Data were analysed using best-research synthesis, based on methodological quality determined by Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale scores. Results: Nineteen studies were included in this review. Study populations in these papers included patients with neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders and dietary/endocrine disorders. Six studies investigated the immediate effects of goal planning on patient behaviour. Thirteen studies investigated the effects of goal planning in the context of a rehabilitation programme lasting more than one week. Some limited evidence was identified that goal planning can influence patient adherence to treatment regimes and strong evidence that prescribed, specific, challenging goals can improve immediate patient performance in some specific clinical contexts. However, evidence regarding how these effects translated to improved outcomes following rehabilitation programmes was inconsistent. Conclusions: This review identified that while some studies demonstrated positive effects associated with goal planning in local contexts, the best available empirical evidence regarding the generalizable effectiveness of goal planning was inconsistent and compromised by methodological limitations.
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- William M M Levack
- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Hare R, Rogers H, Lester H, McManus R, Mant J. What do stroke patients and their carers want from community services? Fam Pract 2006; 23:131-6. [PMID: 16308328 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmi098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous research has focused on the longer term needs of 'new' stroke patients at fixed time intervals after the event, but neglected those of stroke patients who may have had the event many years earlier. OBJECTIVE To identify the long-term support needs of patients with prevalent stroke, and their carers identified from practice stroke registers. DESIGN OF STUDY Patients and their carers were invited to attend focus groups at the university, a nursing home or in the community. SETTING Seven practices in South Birmingham. Adults (18+) with a validated record of stroke. METHODS Focus groups were audio-taped and data analysed using a constant comparison method. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients and six carers participated in the study. Three major themes emerged: emotional and psychological problems; lack of information available for patients and their families; the importance of Primary Care as the first point of contact for information or problems, even if these were non medical. CONCLUSIONS Better methods of providing information for long-term survivors of stroke, and for addressing their emotional and psychological needs are required. Primary care could be a key setting for helping to provide more inclusive services for both patient and carer.
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- R Hare
- Department of Primary Care and General Practice, University of Birmingham, Primary Care, Clinical Sciences Building, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Teaching effective problem-solving skills to family caregivers of patients with chronic disease has been shown to be useful for promoting physical and psychosocial well-being. However, the use and effectiveness of problem solving for supporting caregivers in stroke care has not been reviewed. This article aims to identify and review studies that have examined the effectiveness of teaching problem solving skills to caregivers in stroke care, highlight gaps in the evidence base, and recommend avenues for additional research. METHODS A structured review of literature identified from nursing, medicine, and psychology databases from 1970 to 2004 was conducted. Eleven articles reporting the development or evaluation of effective problem-solving interventions for caregivers of patients with stroke were critically appraised using recognized quality criteria. RESULTS The results of this review show that the strength of evidence for problem-solving interventions for caregivers of stroke patients is limited. Because some studies used small samples and varied methods and interventions, making a comparison was difficult. Caregivers' problem-solving abilities were rarely measured, and the theoretical concepts and framework underpinning most studies were unclear. CONCLUSIONS Evidence from the review suggests a need to additionally study the link between theoretical concepts of effective problem solving and outcomes using standardized measures and to examine also the processes involved in implementing the intervention using multimethod designs, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
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- May H L Lui
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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Schumacher KL, Koresawa S, West C, Dodd M, Paul SM, Tripathy D, Koo P, Miaskowski C. Qualitative research contribution to a randomized clinical trial. Res Nurs Health 2005; 28:268-80. [PMID: 15884025 DOI: 10.1002/nur.20080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Qualitative research may be combined fruitfully with intervention studies, but few examples provide detailed methodological strategies for doing so. In this article, we describe the qualitative component of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of the PRO-SELF(c) Pain Control Program, an intervention that provides individualized education, coaching, and support for cancer pain management. We conducted three qualitative analyses of verbatim transcripts of "real-time" audiotaped intervention sessions. As a result, we were better able to ascertain the nature of the individualized coaching component of the intervention, patient and family caregiver use of selected intervention tools, and reasons the intervention did not work for some patients. Study results were used to increase the specificity with which the coaching portion of the intervention is described in the intervention protocol.
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- Karen L Schumacher
- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Qualitative studies are increasingly used to investigate social processes and phenomena influencing health behaviors and service provision. We aimed to identify the scope of published qualitative studies of stroke, consider their relevance to development and delivery of services for people with stroke, and make recommendations for future work. METHODS Literature review of published articles was identified by systematically searching online literature databases using keywords from the start of each database until 2002. Articles were reviewed by 2 authors, using a standardized matrix for data extraction. The 2003 European Stroke Initiative recommendations for stroke management were used to categorize the literature for consideration of its contribution to stroke research. RESULTS We included 95 articles. Their empirical contribution includes an emphasis on recording the "human" experience of stroke; identification of needs as perceived by patients and their families, differences in priorities between patients and professionals, and barriers to best-quality care. We identified 12 papers that were specifically undertaken to develop or evaluate interventions. CONCLUSIONS Qualitative studies have addressed a wide range of issues related to the impact of stroke on individuals and caregivers, and to the organization and delivery of services. Significant problems remain in ensuring the delivery of best-quality stroke care, which such studies have the potential to address. Maximizing this potential requires greater collaboration between nonclinical and clinical scientists, service providers, and users to formulate research questions of interest as well as new research strategies, such as meta-analysis, to pool qualitative research findings and multisited investigations.
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- Christopher McKevitt
- Department of Public Health Sciences, King's College London, Capital House, 42 Weston Street, London SE1 3QD, UK.
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This article reviews the available literature to examine the district nurse's contribution to rehabilitation of the older patient in the community. It is argued that policy and demographic changes indicate that there is a demand for nursing care in the home that enables individuals and their carers to live with chronic health problems and develop strategies that maintain and improve their health. The ways in which district nurses incorporate an understanding of patient rehabilitation within their work is discusses. It is suggested that although there is an expectation that district nurses can and should be involved in planning and supporting rehabilitation for their patients, the process is often poorly defined, hampered by contextual problems and dependent on the cooperation and support of others. Furthermore, in specific areas of care such as cardiac rehabilitation and services for those recovering from stroke, there would appear to be an increase in specialist nurses who either undertake or coordinate the rehabilitation process for patients. This raises questions regarding how district nurses should develop their skills in rehabilitation and what strategies could be adopted to develop patterns of work that ensure collaboration and development rather than overlap and duplication.
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- C Goodman
- Department of Postregistration Nursing, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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