Life after lockdown: loneliness, exclusion and the impact of hidden disability.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-06-01 DOI:10.1071/IB23111

Chloe Bradbury, Abbey Fletcher, Stephen Dunne

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Background Stroke survivors are a population at increased risk of experiencing loneliness, thus exploring the effect of lockdown measures on stroke survivors is of paramount importance. We explored the personal experiences of loneliness among stroke survivors during lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons that can be learned from these experiences. Methods Seventeen stroke survivors from across the United Kingdom (10 females, 7 males; 45-83years old; M age =63.47) participated in semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed in the interpretation of the data. Results Three overarching themes were constructed: (1) hidden struggles, isolated lives; (2) divergent experiences and adaptations; and (3) rebuilding after lockdown. These themes explore survivors' experiences of loneliness generally after stroke and how this loneliness was assuaged with online video conferencing and other technological solutions. They also chronicle how these feelings changed during lockdown and survivors' feelings regarding society returning to 'normal' and the associated apprehension and anxiety this brings. Conclusions We recommend a focus on improving understanding of the challenges faced after stroke to reduce stigma, increase empathy and promote inclusive attitudes within society, alongside better pandemic preparedness through engagement with hybrid support solutions.

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封锁后的生活：孤独、排斥和隐性残疾的影响。

背景脑卒中幸存者是孤独感风险增加的人群，因此探索封锁措施对脑卒中幸存者的影响至关重要。我们探讨了在 COVID-19 大流行期间，中风幸存者在封锁期间的个人孤独体验，以及从这些体验中可以吸取的教训。方法来自英国各地的 17 名中风幸存者（10 名女性，7 名男性；45-83 岁；平均年龄 =63.47）参加了半结构化访谈。在解读数据时采用了反思性主题分析法。结果构建了三个首要主题：(1) 隐藏的挣扎、孤立的生活；(2) 不同的经历和适应；(3) 封锁后的重建。这些主题探讨了幸存者在中风后普遍存在的孤独感，以及这种孤独感如何通过在线视频会议和其他技术解决方案得到缓解。他们还记录了这些感受在封锁期间的变化，以及幸存者对社会恢复 "正常 "的感受和由此带来的忧虑和焦虑。结论我们建议将重点放在提高人们对中风后所面临挑战的理解上，以减少耻辱感、增强同理心和促进社会的包容态度，同时通过参与混合支持解决方案，更好地做好大流行病的准备。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： Accounts of Chemical Research presents short, concise and critical articles offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. These short reviews focus on research from the author’s own laboratory and are designed to teach the reader about a research project. In addition, Accounts of Chemical Research publishes commentaries that give an informed opinion on a current research problem. Special Issues online are devoted to a single topic of unusual activity and significance. Accounts of Chemical Research replaces the traditional article abstract with an article "Conspectus." These entries synopsize the research affording the reader a closer look at the content and significance of an article. Through this provision of a more detailed description of the article contents, the Conspectus enhances the article's discoverability by search engines and the exposure for the research.