Perceptions and Experiences of Two Survivors of Stroke Who Participated in Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Home Programs

Author:

Gillot Amanda J.1,Holder-Walls Anna2,Kurtz Jennifer R.3,Varley Nolina C.4

Affiliation:

1. Amanda J. Gillot, MS, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, Georgia. At the time of this study, she was Graduate Student, School of Occupational Therapy, Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia. (Mailing address: 3825 Todd Drive, Oakwood, Georgia 30566; ajgillot@yahoo.com)

2. Anna Holder-Walls, MS, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, Child’s Play Rehabilitation, Inc., Murphy, North Carolina, and Kindred Rehabilitation, Robbinsville, North Carolina. At the time of this study, she was Graduate Student, School of Occupational Therapy, Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia

3. Jennifer R. Kurtz, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Orthopedic Clinic, Camp Zama, Japan. At the time of this study, she was Graduate Student, School of Occupational Therapy, Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia

4. Nolina C. Varley, MS, OT, is Occupational Therapist, Shepherd Center (PRN), Atlanta, Georgia, and Restore Rehabilitation Center (PRN), Roswell, Georgia. At the time of this study, she was Graduate Student, School of Occupational Therapy, Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the perceptions and experiences of two survivors of stroke who participated in constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) home programs. Data sources were analyzed with a phenomenological approach, and common themes were identified. Themes were translated using the Occupational Adaptation frame of reference as a template. Three themes were generated from the data: (a) motivational factors and expectations represented personal desires to increase functional ability and environmental demands that created a press to participate in CIMT; (b) neurorehabilitation as an ongoing process suggested that rehabilitation should continue as long as functional deficits exist; and (c) perceived changes in function represented perceived changes in efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction after CIMT. CIMT was found to help the participants in this study become more satisfied with performance and to increase efficiency and effectiveness of function in daily activities.

Publisher

AOTA Press

Subject

Occupational Therapy

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