Purpose Psychosocial well-being is key to living well after stroke, but often significantly
affected by stroke. Existing understandings consider well-being comes from positive mood …

Background Stroke and aphasia can have a profound impact on people's lives, and
depression is a common, frequently persistent consequence. Social networks also suffer …

Many people with aphasia (language impairment post-stroke) want to know their prognosis
for recovery, yet current understanding of their experience of receiving prognoses is limited …

This study sought to examine the effect of a spiritual program on the hope of stroke patients
in Iran. The present study was a randomized controlled trial that included 108 stroke patients …

Aphasia, a language disability, can profoundly affect a person's mood and identity. The
experiences of participants who received Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a psychological …

Background Engagement is recognized as an important factor in aphasia treatment
response and outcomes, yet gaps remain in our understanding of engagement and …

Background and Aims: Engagement is increasingly recognised as important for maximising
rehabilitation outcome following stroke. However, engagement can be challenging when …

Background After a stroke, people can find it challenging to look forward to the future. Hope,
a critical resource for recovery, can be threatened and can be supported or diminished …

Objectives Stroke survivors are prone to functional impairments and reduced quality of life
(QoL). This study examined the mediating role of social support and hope in the …

Purpose: Aphasia may decrease the capacity to develop and maintain friendships. The aim
of this study was to better understand the perspectives of people with aphasia on why some …