Motivation for Rehabilitation in Patients With Subacute Stroke: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Motivation is essential for patients with subacute stroke undergoing intensive rehabilitation. Although it is known that motivation induces behavioral changes toward rehabilitation, detailed description has been lacking. Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic; however, it is unclear which type of factors mainly motivates patients' daily rehabilitation. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the factors influencing patients' motivation and to explore the behavioral changes induced by motivation, especially age-related differences. Method: Twenty participants (mean age 65.8 years [standard deviation 13.7]) who had a subacute stroke and underwent rehabilitation at a convalescent hospital were recruited using convenience sampling. Semi-structured interviews wer

SUBMITTER: Yoshida T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9397769 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature