Factors influencing the implementation of Home-Based Stroke Rehabilitation: Professionals' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke has a major impact on survivors and their social environment. Care delivery is advocated to become more client-centered and home-based because of their positive impact on client outcomes. The objective of this study was to explore professionals' perspectives on the provision of Home-Based Stroke Rehabilitation (HBSR) in the Netherlands and on the barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of HBSR in daily practice.

Methods

Semi-structured focus groups were conducted to explore the perspectives of health and social care professionals involved in stroke rehabilitation. Directed content analysis was performed to analyze the transcripts of recorded conversations.

Results

Fourteen professionals participated in focus groups (n = 12) or, if un

SUBMITTER: van der Veen DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6657875 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature