Living with the long-term consequences 11-13 years after stroke: A phenomenological study.

Authors

  • Anette Erikson
  • Gunnar Karlsson
  • Kerstin Tham

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2161

Keywords:

occupational therapy, rehabilitation, stroke, qualitative research.

Abstract

To follow up an original research project of persons 11-13 years after stroke, in order to describe and understand the impact of stroke on everyday life experienced during these years. Eleven persons who had had a stroke were interviewed 11-13 years after the original research project. Data were collected and analysed using the empirical phenomenological psychological method. Three main characteristics were identified from analysis of participants' experiences during the years after stroke: () going through the loss of the previous life

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Published

2016-10-24

How to Cite

Erikson, A., Karlsson, G., & Tham, K. (2016). Living with the long-term consequences 11-13 years after stroke: A phenomenological study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 48(10), 847–852. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2161

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Original Report