Co-developing a danced version of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP): a participatory design study with clinicians and people with stroke

Marika Demers; Manouchka Thean Louis-Jean; Rovana Keliny; Sylvie Trudelle; Janice J. Eng; Diane Leduc; Hanna Pohjola; Annie Rochette; Lucie Beaudry

doi:10.1080/17533015.2026.2621656

January 23, 2026Arts & Health

Co-developing a danced version of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP): a participatory design study with clinicians and people with stroke

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Key Points

The aim is to create a danced exercise program for stroke rehabilitation that combines physical therapy with artistic expression.
Participatory design approach involving collaboration with clinicians and stroke survivors.
Emphasis on tailoring self-directed exercises to individual needs and preferences.
Focus on identifying and addressing barriers to effective rehabilitation.
Development of a motivating artistic component within the exercise program.
Increased engagement and motivation reported by participants during rehabilitation sessions.

Implication

Participatory design develops a danced exercise program for stroke rehabilitation, suggesting artistic engagement enhances motivation.

Abstract

This work emphasized the need to tailor self-directed exercise, to include a motivating artistic element, and to address key barriers to maximize stroke rehabilitation.

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Demers et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b2eafeba4585c2d6e6f9 https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2026.2621656

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Co-developing a danced version of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP): a participatory design study with clinicians and people with stroke

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Co-developing a danced version of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP): a participatory design study with clinicians and people with stroke

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Discussion

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