| Factors contributing to upper limb recovery after stroke: a survey of stroke survivors in Queensland Australia. | |
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PMID: 17612983 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: To identify factors which contribute to upper limb recovery, from the perspective of stroke survivors. METHOD: A retrospective cross-sectional survey was administered by post to 220 stroke survivors with upper limb impairment who were more than 3 months post-stroke. The content and language for the questionnaire were drawn from a series of focus groups and in-depth interviews with stroke survivors (n = 29). Where possible items or composite scales were replicated or adapted from existing surveys. RESULTS: Many factors regarding the stroke survivors' commitment to recovery, the type and amount of exercise undertaken and their knowledge of how to progress were associated with self-reported upper limb recovery. The single most important factor was 'use of the arm in everyday tasks', which was independently responsible for more than 12% of the variance in recovery. 'Not enough movement to work with' was the second most important factor, representing the greatest barrier to recovery. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this survey highlight many practical day to day factors that may contribute to a stroke survivor's ability to advance the recovery of their upper limb. Stroke recovery services can use this information to tailor their services to ensure these practical concerns are addressed. |
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Authors:
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Ruth N Barker; Toby J Gill; Sandra G Brauer |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation Volume: 29 ISSN: 0963-8288 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Publication Date: 2007 Jul |
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Created Date: 2007-07-06 Completed Date: 2007-09-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207179 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 981-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ruth.barker@jcu.edu.au |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Cross-Sectional Studies Exercise Factor Analysis, Statistical Female Focus Groups Humans Male Middle Aged Queensland Stroke / rehabilitation* Survivors Task Performance and Analysis |
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