Paving the Path to Wellness for Stroke Survivors: A Lifestyle Medicine Group Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second-most leading cause of mortality. Stroke has both physical and psychological impact on the lives of stroke survivors. Lifestyle modifications have a pivotal role in post-stroke management care. The Paving the Path to Wellness Program (PPWP) is a 12-week program offered to stroke survivors at Spaulding Rehabilitation Center following discharge. The program encompasses the following domains: physical activity, nutrition, stress management, time-outs, energy, sleep, purpose, and social connections.

Objective

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the PPWP on the recovery of stroke survivors.

Methods

Three stroke survivors who participated in the program were interviewed follo

SUBMITTER: Askari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536483 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature