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Date Submitted: Jun 16, 2023
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Protocol for a Formative Study to Develop a Self-Rehabilitation Intervention for Functional Mobility among Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors in LMICs
ABSTRACT
Background:
Stroke is a significant source of acquired adult neurological disability. The increased burden of stroke in Low and Lower-middle Income Countries is currently approaching epidemic level. The consequences of stroke have long-standing effects and require long-term management of the resultant limitations. Lack of resources, inadequate number of professionals, poor awareness, and lack of technical capacity have made the accessibility and availability of stroke rehabilitation services difficult in Low and Lower-middle Income Countries. The development of specific and appropriate stroke rehabilitation approaches that can be self-administered, targeting community-dwelling stroke survivors in Low and Lower-middle Income Countries settings, is highly important.
Objective:
To develop and validate a culturally-suitable Task-specific, Self-rehabilitation Training model that can be self-administered by community-dwelling stroke survivors through tele-rehabilitation.
Methods:
A formative research design is proposed to support the development of a culturally-adaptable Task-Specific Training programme to be delivered through tele-rehabilitation that can be self-administered by community-dwelling stroke survivors. Focus group discussions with community-dwelling stroke survivors will be conducted to gather information regarding challenges they faced in carrying out daily activities. The gathered information will be used to inform the development of a Task-specific self-rehabilitation Training model. A Delphi technique will be employed to refine the items in the initial model and come up with a Task-specific, self-rehabilitation programme target at improving functional ability among community-dwelling stroke survivors.
Results:
Ethical approval (NHREC/06/12/5) to conduct this study has been sought and obtained. The study sites had been selected.
Conclusions:
This study protocol is expected to be useful for researchers in the planning and implementation of similar studies.
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