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Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study.
Wang, Xu; Thiel, Lindsey; Graff, Naomi de.
  • Wang X; Psychology, Leeds School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds LS1 3HE, UK.
  • Thiel L; Speech and Language Sciences, Leeds School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds LS1 3HE, UK.
  • Graff N; Speech and Language Sciences, Leeds School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds LS1 3HE, UK.
Healthcare (Basel) ; 10(8)2022 Jul 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2023369
ABSTRACT
Stroke survivors with aphasia (SsWA) tend to experience high levels of anxiety and stress, leading to an increased risk of recurrent strokes. Mindfulness and/or relaxation that does not require language outputs could reduce psychosocial stress; however, these approaches work best if they consist of a range of techniques and are modified to suit the needs of SsWA. Using a mixed-methods approach, we examined the feasibility and acceptability of a set of tailored mindfulness and relaxation techniques for SsWA. Nine SsWA were recruited (six men and three women, median age = 51 years). Four relaxation and mindfulness techniques which had been tailored for SsWA were filmed into a DVD/YouTube video and were given to participants together with a practice diary for home practice once daily for 5 weeks. The participants joined focus group discussions and completed a feasibility scale 5 weeks later. The participants perceived these techniques as easy, user-friendly and acceptable for SsWA in general. Although practised less often than instructed, many participants reported benefits of regular practice. The perceived relevance of these techniques to the participants' own situations and the intention to continue varied. Future research could encourage the regular practice of self-help interventions by incorporating behavioural change techniques such as using prompts and cues.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Healthcare10081409

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Healthcare10081409