Targeted efforts to further incorporate standardised occupational performance-based methods into clinical practice, research, and ongoing professional development is required to enhance occupational therapy services when working with individuals with cognitive impairment.

• The concept of recovery can differ for stroke survivors, carers and the health professionals that they encounter. • As it is an individual phenomenon, many factors comprise the notion of recovery. • Health professionals need to explore stroke survivor and carer's views about their concepts of recovery, as greater awareness and attention may maximise individual poststroke potential.

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