Patient-centered mobility outcome preferences according to individuals with stroke and caregivers: a qualitative analysis
Patient-centered mobility outcome preferences according to individuals with stroke and caregivers: a qualitative analysis
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DOI:
10.1080/09638288.2017.1297855
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发表时间:
2018-01-01
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Reistetter, Timothy A.
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作者:
Krishnan, Shilpa;Pappadis, Monique R.;Reistetter, Timothy A.
Purpose: To explore the mobility-related preferences among stroke survivors and caregivers following post-acute rehabilitation at inpatient or skilled nursing facilities.Methods: In this cross-sectional study; semi-structured, qualitative interviews of stroke survivors (n = 24) and informal caregivers (n = 15) were conducted. The participants were recruited from the community.Results: Comparative content analysis was used to identify themes by two independent coders. The survivors (68 years) and caregivers (58 years) mentioned mobility-related consequences including inability to walk, balance, drive, and transfer; and increased falls. The survivors (63%) and caregivers (73%) also mentioned the use of assistive devices. The common rehabilitation activities included: walking (62%); followed by standing and mobility; strength and balance; and wheelchair skills. Some stroke survivors were dissatisfied as their rehabilitation was not patient-centered. Frequently mentioned outcome preferences by survivors were ability to walk (88%), move, and balance. They also wanted to acquire assistive devices to move independently. Caregivers were concerned with the survivor's safety and wanted them to drive (53%), prevent falls, have home accommodations, and transfer independently. Caregivers (40%) also expressed the importance of receiving realistic information.Conclusions: This study suggests a need to consider the stroke survivors' and caregivers' mobility outcome preferences to improve the patient-centered rehabilitation care.