Grace Warner1, Tanya Packer1, Michelle Villeneuve2, Asa Audulv1,3, Joan Versnel1. 1. a School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University , Nova Scotia , Canada . 2. b Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia , and. 3. c Department of Nursing , Mid Sweden University , Sundsvall , Sweden.
Abstract
PURPOSE: A systematic review of stroke self-management programs was conducted to: (i) identify how many and what self-management support strategies were included in stroke self-management interventions and (ii) describe whether self-management programs effectively improved outcomes, focusing specifically on function and participation outcomes. METHODS: Twelve databases were searched for the years 1986-2012 to identify self-management programs for stroke survivors. Pre-post, quasi-experimental and randomized controlled trial study designs were included. Descriptive information about the intervention was scrutinized to identify what self-management support strategies were present in the intervention and comparisons were made between programs using a group versus a one-to-one format. All outcomes were included and categorized. RESULTS: The most prominent strategies identified in our review were goal setting and follow-up, and an individualized approach using structured information and professional support. There are indications that self-management programs can significantly increase participation and functional ability. However, the high level of clinical heterogeneity in program delivery, outcomes and level of stroke severity made it impossible to conduct a meta-analysis. Further examination of individual self-management support strategies, such as linking rehabilitation goal setting to post-acute self-management programs, the inclusion of family members and the contribution of peer-support is warranted. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Self-management programs for stroke survivors. Linking post-acute self-management programs to rehabilitation goal setting could improve outcomes. Involving family members in self-management programs may benefit stroke survivors.
PURPOSE: A systematic review of stroke self-management programs was conducted to: (i) identify how many and what self-management support strategies were included in stroke self-management interventions and (ii) describe whether self-management programs effectively improved outcomes, focusing specifically on function and participation outcomes. METHODS: Twelve databases were searched for the years 1986-2012 to identify self-management programs for stroke survivors. Pre-post, quasi-experimental and randomized controlled trial study designs were included. Descriptive information about the intervention was scrutinized to identify what self-management support strategies were present in the intervention and comparisons were made between programs using a group versus a one-to-one format. All outcomes were included and categorized. RESULTS: The most prominent strategies identified in our review were goal setting and follow-up, and an individualized approach using structured information and professional support. There are indications that self-management programs can significantly increase participation and functional ability. However, the high level of clinical heterogeneity in program delivery, outcomes and level of stroke severity made it impossible to conduct a meta-analysis. Further examination of individual self-management support strategies, such as linking rehabilitation goal setting to post-acute self-management programs, the inclusion of family members and the contribution of peer-support is warranted. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Self-management programs for stroke survivors. Linking post-acute self-management programs to rehabilitation goal setting could improve outcomes. Involving family members in self-management programs may benefit stroke survivors.
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