| Is walking faster or walking farther more important to persons with chronic stroke? | |
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PMID: 23035811 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Purpose: The purposes of this mixed-methods study were to (1) investigate whether walking faster or walking farther was more important for getting "out and about" to persons with chronic stroke and (2) explore explanations for walking preferences. Method: A convenience sample of 77 adults with chronic stroke completed questionnaires and walking outcomes in one visit. Participants were asked whether walking faster or farther was more important to them for getting "out and about", and differences between response groups (faster vs. farther) were evaluated. Participants also described their preference for walking faster or farther. Qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis. Results: The majority of participants (76%; n = 58) reported walking farther was more important, while 18% (n = 14) reported walking faster was more important. Statistically significant differences were not found between response groups for any variable. Primary themes identified from participant preferences for walking faster included: (1) faster speed equals better walking ability and (2) getting places faster/quicker. Primary themes from preferences for walking farther included: (1) engaging in activity and participation within home and community; (2) walking farther at a slower pace; and (3) fatigue with walking. Conclusions: Individual preferences for walking faster versus walking farther by persons with chronic stroke should be considered by clinicians when making decisions for rehabilitation. [Box: see text]. |
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Stephanie A Combs; Marieke Van Puymbroeck; Peter A Altenburger; Kristine K Miller; Tracy A Dierks; Arlene A Schmid |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-5 |
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation Volume: - ISSN: 1464-5165 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-5 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207179 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy , Indianapolis, IN , USA. |
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