A qualitative exploration of post-acute stroke participants' experiences of a multimodal intervention incorporating horseback riding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimodal rehabilitation interventions delivered in late phase of stroke recovery involve physical (motor and sensory), social, and cognitively challenging activities. Horseback riding can be incorporated within such interventions, leading to meaningful long-term improvements when applied to individuals with moderate levels of disability. There is a lack of research illuminating stroke survivors' experiences and perceptions of horseback riding in the context of multimodal interventions.

Aim

To explore stroke survivors' experiences of participation in a multimodal group-based intervention that included horseback riding.

Methods

An explorative interview study was conducted with individual face-to-face interviews performed on a single occasion, utilising a se

SUBMITTER: Pohl P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6147507 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature