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Stroke survivors' experiences with rebuilding life in the community and exercising at home: A qualitative study.

Lisa J C van DongenThóra B HafsteinsdóttirEthna ParkerIngibjörg BjartmarzIngibjörg HjaltadóttirHelga Jónsdóttir
Published in: Nursing open (2021)
Three main themes were identified: "Framing exercise within the context of everyday life" describes how stroke survivors integrate exercise in everyday activities with varying success and the social importance of exercising; "Managing the challenges of physical impairment" describes the taxing undertakings in daily living, loss of concentration and identity; "Long-term challenges of everyday life" describes how the stroke survivors manage depression and live with a sense of uncertainty.
Keyphrases
  • atrial fibrillation
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • high intensity
  • cerebral ischemia
  • sleep quality