Experiences of Upper Limb Somatosensory Retraining in Persons With Stroke: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to explore experiences of upper limb somatosensory discrimination retraining in persons with stroke.

Methods

A qualitative methodology was used within the context of a randomized control trial of somatosensory retraining: the CoNNECT trial. Participants in the CoNNECT trial completed a treatment program, known as SENSe therapy, to retrain upper limb somatosensory discrimination and recognition skills, and use of these skills in personally valued activities. Eight participants were interviewed on their experience of this therapy. Data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).

Results

Five themes represented participants' experiences of upper limb somatosensory retraining after stroke: (1) loss of sensation and

SUBMITTER: Turville ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6667678 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature