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Stroke survivors’ experiences and meaning of digital technology in daily life: a phenomenological study
Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Haapsalu, Estonia.
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Department of Rehabilitation. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. Studies on Integrated Health and Welfare (SIHW).ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3594-4805
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Department of Rehabilitation. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. Studies on Integrated Health and Welfare (SIHW).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5015-154x
2024 (English)In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, ISSN 1748-3107, E-ISSN 1748-3115, Vol. 19, no 4, p. 1334-1342Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
00. Sustainable Development, 3. Good health and well-being
Abstract [en]

Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore the experiences and meaning of digital technology in daily life by stroke survivors.

Materials and methods: A phenomenological study design helped to collect rich and in-depth understanding of stroke survivors’ experiences and meaning of digital technology in their daily life and their perspective of applying digital technology in the implementation of stroke-related telerehabilitation services. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis.

Findings: An overarching theme emerged: A spectrum of challenges, personal preferences, strategies to manage, and attitudes towards the use of digital technology in daily life.

Conclusion: The findings revealed that participants’ different experiences influenced their perceived meaning of digital technology in daily life and the interest to participate in telerehabilitation services.

IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION 

  • Digital technology provides easy access to information for stroke survivors, but can sometimes be difficult to use.
  • Stroke survivors have contrasting preferences for face-to-face and virtual interactions with health professionals.
  • Digital technology has different meanings for different people.
  • Client-centred practice within telerehabilitation for stroke survivors could be enhanced by understanding the clients’ preferences, experiences, and meanings in digital technology.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2024. Vol. 19, no 4, p. 1334-1342
Keywords [en]
Digital competence, eHealth, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, telerehabilitation
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Occupational Therapy
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-59893DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2174605ISI: 000924876700001PubMedID: 36740734Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85147651719Local ID: HOA;intsam;862051OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-59893DiVA, id: diva2:1738219
Available from: 2023-02-21 Created: 2023-02-21 Last updated: 2024-07-23Bibliographically approved

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