Why the study?
Stroke survivors and informal caregivers experience high stress and anxiety, but relaxation and mindfulness interventions are most effective when tailored to the target populations.
Design
Qualitative PPI consultation with thematic analysis
Key result
A qualitative consultation with 11 stroke survivors, caregivers, and health professionals identified five themes to tailor a relaxation and mindfulness intervention for the stroke population.
Authors
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Highlights need for stroke-specific adaptations; hypothesis-generating pending prospective trials.
Early patient and public involvement consultation identified necessary alterations to tailor a relaxation and mindfulness intervention for stroke survivors and caregivers.
Atkinson et al. (2023) studied Stroke (n=11). Relaxation and mindfulness intervention was evaluated on Feedback on alterations to an existing relaxation and mindfulness intervention. A qualitative consultation with 11 stroke survivors, caregivers, and health professionals identified five themes to tailor a relaxation and mindfulness intervention for the stroke population.