What is it about?
Six stroke survivors were interviewed about their experience of adjusting to life after stroke. Common themes were identified, helping to highlight common experiences. All participants in the study described re-establishing a meaningful life and having this recognised and understood by others as an important part of their recovery.
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Why is it important?
Understanding the experience of stroke recovery from a patient perspective will help health professionals understand client needs to ensure services best meet individual needs.
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This page is a summary of: Re-establishing an occupational identity after stroke – a theoretical model based on survivor experience, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0308022617722711.
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