Why the study?
Regular exercise provides physical and physiological benefits after stroke, but there was a need to explore stroke survivors' experiences participating in a community physical activity programme.
Community-based physical activity programs are well-received by stroke survivors, offering positive experiences through social interaction, trained instruction, and personal progress.
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Patient perspectives may guide post-stroke community program design; leaves open effects on adherence and outcomes.
Research has evidenced that regular exercise can provide physical and physiological benefits for people living with stroke. Our study aims to explore the experiences of people living with stroke when participating in a community physical activity programme. This programme was created to offer targeted physical activity and education interventions following the discharge of patients from the healthcare pathway. This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with 16 participants living with stroke who were recruited from individuals who had engaged with the activity programme. A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted on the data, and four overarching themes were developed: (i) Feelings of appreciation, (ii) Interactions with other patients, (iii) Positive contributions of trained instructors, and iv) Personal progress. Generally, participants reported very positive perceptions of the exercise programme, and were very grateful for the opportunity that the exercise classes provided. We hope that these findings will offer practical suggestions for healthcare providers who might develop similar activity programmes for clinical populations.
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