How is poststroke fatigue understood by stroke survivors and carers? A thematic analysis of an online discussion forum.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand poststroke fatigue from the perspective of stroke survivors and caregivers expressed in an online discussion forum.

Design

The search terms 'tiredness', 'fatigue', 'tired', 'weary' and 'weariness' were used to identify relevant posts. Thematic analysis performed by two independent researchers who coded all forum posts and identified pertinent themes. Posts were coded in relation to two research questions: (1) how is poststroke fatigue described? and (2) what coping strategies are suggested to target poststroke fatigue? Each theme was then summarised by a lead quotation in forum users' own words.

Setting

UK-based web forum hosted by Stroke Association, TalkStroke. Archives from 2004 to 2011 were accessed.

Participants

65 stroke survivors

SUBMITTER: Thomas K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615782 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature