An exploration of participation in leisure activities post-stroke

作者：O'Sullivan Clare^*; Chard Gill

来源：Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 2010, 57(3): 159-166.

DOI：10.1111/j.1440-1630.2009.00833.x

• ageing
• health
• leisure
• occupational therapy
• stroke

Aim:
The purpose of this study was to illuminate the experiences of older adults' return to leisure activities, following rehabilitation, post-stroke.
Method:
A phenomenological approach was used to explore the experiences of re-engaging in leisure occupations post-stroke. In-depth interviews were conducted with five community-dwelling individuals (three men, two women) aged 68-74 years who had experienced a stroke in the past year. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
Findings:
Four themes emerged: (i) Re-engaging in leisure activities, (ii) acceptance of physical limitations post-stroke, (iii) gratitude for help and support and (iv) looking forward to the future.
Conclusion:
Implications revealed that post-stroke interventions need a more occupation-focussed approach, including return to leisure at an earlier stage of stroke rehabilitation.

• 出版日期2010-6