Why do some people who had a stroke not receive the recommended 45 min of occupational therapy and physiotherapy? A Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To gain a consensus among therapists for reasons why a person who had a stroke may not receive the Royal College of Physicians' recommended minimum of 45 min of daily therapy.

Design

Three-round remote e-Delphi study.

Setting

National study, based in the UK.

Participants

Occupational therapists and physiotherapists with experience of delivering therapy after stroke and awareness of the 45 min guideline.

Results

Forty-five therapists consented to participate in the study. Thirty-five (78%) completed round one, 29 of 35 (83%) completed round 2 and 26 of 29 (90%) completed round three. A consensus (75%) was reached for 32 statements. Reasons why a person may not receive 45 min were related to the suitability of the guideline for the individual (b

SUBMITTER: Clark B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668297 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature