Stroke survivors' and informal caregivers' experiences of primary care and community healthcare services–a systematic review and meta-ethnography

DM Pindus, R Mullis, L Lim, I Wellwood, AV Rundell… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Objective To describe and explain stroke survivors and informal caregivers' experiences of
primary care and community healthcare services. To offer potential solutions for how …

Adherence to exercise referral schemes by participants–what do providers and commissioners need to know? A systematic review of barriers and facilitators

F Morgan, A Battersby, AL Weightman, L Searchfield… - BMC public health, 2016 - Springer
Background Physical inactivity levels are rising worldwide with major implications for the
health of the population and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Exercise …

Physical activity and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke …

SA Billinger, R Arena, J Bernhardt, JJ Eng, BA Franklin… - Stroke, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
Purpose—This scientific statement provides an overview of the evidence on physical activity
and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors. Evidence suggests that stroke survivors …

The importance of psychological and social factors in influencing the uptake and maintenance of physical activity after stroke: a structured review of the empirical …

J Morris, T Oliver, T Kroll… - Stroke research and …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background. People with stroke are not maintaining adequate engagement in physical
activity (PA) for health and functional benefit. This paper sought to describe any …

Exercise perceptions among people with stroke: barriers and facilitators to participation

LA Simpson, JJ Eng… - International journal of …, 2011 - magonlinelibrary.com
Background/aims: People with stroke continue to lead sedentary lives despite the multiple
benefits of exercise. Knowledge regarding stroke survivors' conception of exercise, which is …

Physical activity on prescription schemes (PARS): do programme characteristics influence effectiveness? Results of a systematic review and meta-analyses

J Arsenijevic, W Groot - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Background Physical activity on prescription schemes (PARS) are health promotion
programmes that have been implemented in various countries. The aim of this study was to …

Becoming connected: The lived experience of yoga participation after stroke

R Garrett, MA Immink, S Hillier - Disability and Rehabilitation, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose. To investigate the personal experiences and perceived outcomes of a yoga
programme for stroke survivors. Method. This article reports on a preliminary study using …

From physical and functional to continuity with pre-stroke self and participation in valued activities: A qualitative exploration of stroke survivors', carers' and …

JH Morris, T Oliver, T Kroll, S Joice… - Disability and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Physical activity (PA) improves fitness, functioning, health and wellbeing after
stroke. However, many survivors are inactive. This study explored survivors', carers' and …

Facilitating adherence to physical activity: exercise professionals' experiences of the National Exercise Referral Scheme in Wales. a qualitative study

GF Moore, L Moore, S Murphy - BMC Public Health, 2011 - Springer
Background Although implementers' experiences of exercise referral schemes (ERS) may
provide valuable insights into how their reach and effectiveness might be improved, most …

Motivators for uptake and maintenance of exercise: perceptions of long-term stroke survivors and implications for design of exercise programmes

L Poltawski, K Boddy, A Forster… - Disability and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Exercise-after-stroke programmes are increasingly being provided to encourage
more physical exercise among stroke survivors, but little is known about what motivates …