Sarah M. Jackson, Lucy M. Byrnes, Shaun D. Solomon, Bridee A. Neibling, Louise F. Brown, Ian M. Atkinson, Ruth N. Barker
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Abstract
Objective
Determine feasibility and acceptability of the Living My Life Program from the perspective of rural and remote stroke survivors and identify refinements required.
Setting
Queensland, Australia.
Participants
Adults diagnosed with stroke > 6 months prior, living at home, and willing to use videoconferencing technology.
Design
Pragmatic mixed methods multiple case study design, incorporating elements of grounded theory and action research.
Intervention
Twelve-week online program designed to support stroke survivors to recover their way, in their world, using technology.
Main Outcome Measure(s)
Feasibility (Q1-3) and acceptability (Q4) were assessed according to minimum success criteria to answer the following key questions: were stroke survivors able to: (Q1) participate in the Program as intended? (Q2) use technology to participate? (Q3) measure their progress according to what mattered to them? and (Q4) did stroke survivors find the Program acceptable?
Results
Four of 5 participants completed the Program using everyday technologies; one did not complete due to illness. Participants measured their progress using the Patient-Specific Functional Scale, with improvement reported in ≥ 1 goal(s). The Program was highly acceptable (Acceptability of Intervention Measure: median 20/20, range 18–20). Participants felt they could fit the Program into their lives easily, enabling them to drive their recovery and make progress towards what mattered to them. Refinements were incorporated during piloting or noted for future development.
Conclusion
The Living My Life Program was feasible and acceptable from the rural and remote stroke survivors' perspective. The next step is to offer the Program to stroke survivors from diverse cultures and with varying stroke-related impairments and severity to determine its broader applicability.
期刊介绍：
The Australian Journal of Rural Health publishes articles in the field of rural health. It facilitates the formation of interdisciplinary networks, so that rural health professionals can form a cohesive group and work together for the advancement of rural practice, in all health disciplines. The Journal aims to establish a national and international reputation for the quality of its scholarly discourse and its value to rural health professionals. All articles, unless otherwise identified, are peer reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.
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