So rather than finding recovery solutions for survivors we have persons researching coping skills. You wouldn't need so many fucking coping skills if you solved the problems in stroke, like the neuronal cascade of death or how to make neuroplasticity and neurogenesis repeatable processes. Solve the root cause, dead and damaged neurons, not the aftereffects. This is all a stupid result of NO stroke leadership or stroke strategy. People researching this stuff should be laughed out of the profession, survivors don't want coping skills they want recovery you fucking idiots. Use those two neurons in your head.
Training in positivity for stroke? A qualitative study of acceptability of use of Positive Mental Training (PosMT) as a tool to assist stroke survivors with post-stroke psychological problems and in coping with rehabilitation
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This is the author accepted manuscript. It is currently under an indefinite embargo pending publication by IOS Press.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Post-stroke psychological problems predict poor
recovery, while positive affect enables patients to focus on
rehabilitation and may improve functional outcomes. Positive Mental
Training (PosMT), a guided self-help audio shows promise as a tool in
promoting positivity, optimism and resilience.
OBJECTIVE: To assess acceptability of training in positivity with PosMT
for prevention and management of post-stroke psychological problems and
to help with coping with rehabilitation.
METHODS: A modified PosMT tool consisted of 12 audio tracks each lasting
18 minutes, one listened to every day for a week. Survivors and carers
were asked to listen for 4 weeks, but could volunteer to listen for
more. Interviews took place about experiences of the tool after 4 and 12
weeks. Subjects: 10 stroke survivors and 5 carers from Stroke Support
Groups in the UK.
RESULTS: Three stroke survivors did not engage with the tool. The
remainder reported positive physical and psychological benefits
including improved relaxation, better sleep and reduced anxiety after
four weeks. Survivors who completed the programme gained a positive
outlook on the future, increased motivation, confidence and ability to
cope with rehabilitation. No adverse effects were reported.
CONCLUSIONS:The PosMT shows potential as a tool for coping with
rehabilitation and overcoming post-stroke psychological problems
including anxiety and depression.
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