Influencing factors of self-advocacy in stroke patients from multiple perspectives: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-advocacy can help stroke patients actively participate in disease management and maximize health benefits, which is a central issue in chronic disease management. The aim of the study was to explore the influencing factors of self-advocacy in stroke patients from multiple perspectives.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative interview study was performed. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 19 stroke patients, 6 caregivers, and 8 medical staff from two hospitals in Henan province between October 2023 to February 2024. This study analyzed interview data using a Social Ecological Model (SEM) and content analysis strategies.

Results

Factors associated with stroke patients' self-advocacy were categorized using the social ecological model: (1)

SUBMITTER: Zhao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature