Uses of self-management for stroke rehabilitation
- Publication Type:
- Thesis
- Issue Date:
- 2024
Open Access
Copyright Clearance Process
- Recently Added
- In Progress
- Open Access
This item is open access.
Self-management has emerged as a promising and integral strategy within the broader scope of long-term rehabilitation after stroke, particularly in the context of ongoing recovery. The primary objective of the research presented in this thesis was to undertake an in-depth examination of the utilisation of self-management for long-term rehabilitation after stroke. The research program included a scoping review and three secondary data analyses. Data from the 45 and Up Study, Medicare Benefits Schedule, and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme were used to explore the determinants and impacts of healthy lifestyle behaviours among stroke survivors. Data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health were used to assess how maintaining a healthy lifestyle affects physical and mental health in female stroke survivors. Key findings included significant determinants such as depression and diabetes influencing lifestyle behaviours of stroke survivors. Importantly, stroke survivors who maintained healthy lifestyles were less likely to seek care from various healthcare professionals and reported better health outcomes. The findings offer evidence-based insights that can guide policymakers and healthcare professionals in enhancing post-stroke care, suggesting that survivors of stroke may benefit from additional support in adopting and/or maintaining a healthy lifestyle as an ongoing component of their long-term management and recovery.
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: