Lived Experiences of Returning to Participation After Mild Stroke: A Phenomenological Study in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The process of returning to participation after a stroke depends on various individual and contextual factors, yet little is known about those with slight dependency. This study aimed to explore the experiences of people with mild sequelae after stroke in relation to their return to participation, considering the socio-cultural context of Spain.

Method

A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted involving 35 mild stroke survivors walking independently. The participants had experienced a stroke at least 6 months earlier. Data collection consisted of semi-structured interviews and researchers' field notes. The analysis was conducted following Giorgi's method.

Findings

Three themes were obtained: (a) Intrapersonal context: resilience to face sequelae

SUBMITTER: de Diego-Alonso C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12932911 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature