Experiences and needs of older patients with stroke in China involved in rehabilitation decision-making: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shared decision-making is recommended for stroke rehabilitation. However, the complexity of the rehabilitation modalities exposes patients to decision-making conflicts, exacerbates their disabilities, and diminishes their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of older patients with stroke in China during rehabilitation decision-making, providing a reference for developing decision-support strategies.

Methods

A qualitative phenomenological design was used to explore the experiences and needs of older patients with stroke in China. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 31 older Chinese patients with stroke. The participants participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive the

SUBMITTER: Guo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539789 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature