Background and purpose Physical fitness is impaired after stroke, may contribute to
disability, yet is amenable to improvement through regular physical activity. To facilitate …

Purpose: There is currently no consensus on a definition of participation that describes
experiences and challenges of people with stroke. This meta-synthesis aimed to identify …

Purpose: After stroke, physical activity and physical fitness levels are low, impacting on
health, activity and participation. It is unclear how best to support stroke survivors to increase …

Purpose: Although acute stroke care has improved survival, many individuals report
dissatisfaction with community reintegration after stroke. The aim of this qualitative meta …

Studies have shown a need to consider environmental factors to best support the
rehabilitation and recovery process after a stroke. In addition, despite intentions to increase …

Objectives: To determine the personal and social factors perceived to influence physical
activity levels in stroke survivors. Data sources: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE …

Gait recovery is vital for stroke survivors' ability to perform their activities associated with
daily living. Consequently, a gait impairment is a significant target for stroke survivors' …

Purpose: Engagement in valued activities is often difficult for people who have experienced
stroke. A deeper understanding of the process of re-engagement in personally valued …

The ascendance of the World Health Organization's International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Heath (ICF) as the global standard for describing and …

Purpose To develop and evaluate a model of environmental factors-participation
relationships for persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and spinal cord injury …