Coping resources in individuals with aphasia

DuBay, Michaela; Laures‐Gore, Jacqueline

doi:10.1080/02687038.2011.570933

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“…Because the perception of stress partially depends on an individual’s coping resources (e.g., acceptance, confidence, financial freedom, social support, tension control, stress monitoring), mental health and health professionals could focus on the coping resources available to patients with higher perceived stress scores. This suggestion has been addressed previously by Dubay, Laures-Gore, Matheny, & Romski (2011); in left hemisphere stroke patients with aphasia and right hemisphere stroke patients, perceived coping resources were fewer than neurologically intact individuals. Acceptance [the understanding that weaknesses, flaws, and frustrations are normal and should not be a subject of focus (Curlette, Aycock, Matheny, Pugh, & Taylor, 1992)] was especially diminished in both stroke groups.…”

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Perceived stress and depression in left and right hemisphere post-stroke patients

Laures‐Gore

DeFife

2013

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

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Background and Purpose Although it is well accepted that depression and stress are closely related in the general adult population, this link is less understood in post-stroke patients. Due to the high occurrence of depression in post-stroke patients it is important to look closely at this possible association. The current study explores perceived stress and depression in post-stroke patients. Methods Nineteen left hemisphere (LH) stroke patients and 12 right hemisphere (RH) post-stroke patients were assessed for depression, perceived stress, and neurological functioning with the Stroke Aphasia Depression Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Scandinavian Stroke Scale once per month for three months. Results Perceived stress and depressive symptoms were significantly correlated for both stroke groups. Neurological functioning was not correlated with either depressive symptoms or perceived stress in either stroke group. Conclusion The perception of stress may be a more critical variable in developing post-stroke depression than neurological functioning is in stroke patients. Routine screening of perception of stress may need to occur in post-stroke patients to avoid development of depression.

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Perceived stress and depression in left and right hemisphere post-stroke patients

Laures‐Gore

DeFife

2013

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

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“…Hilari and colleagues (2010) reported that a higher proportion of stroke survivors with aphasia (93%) experienced psychological distress than non-aphasic stroke survivors (50%) 3 months after the stroke [ 10 ]. Compared with people with no neurological damage or with right brain damage, PWA perceived themselves as less able to reduce tension built up due to stress by relaxing or managing their thoughts [ 11 ].…”

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Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study

2022

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Stroke survivors with aphasia (SsWA) tend to experience high levels of anxiety and stress, leading to an increased risk of recurrent strokes. Mindfulness and/or relaxation that does not require language outputs could reduce psychosocial stress; however, these approaches work best if they consist of a range of techniques and are modified to suit the needs of SsWA. Using a mixed-methods approach, we examined the feasibility and acceptability of a set of tailored mindfulness and relaxation techniques for SsWA. Nine SsWA were recruited (six men and three women, median age = 51 years). Four relaxation and mindfulness techniques which had been tailored for SsWA were filmed into a DVD/YouTube video and were given to participants together with a practice diary for home practice once daily for 5 weeks. The participants joined focus group discussions and completed a feasibility scale 5 weeks later. The participants perceived these techniques as easy, user-friendly and acceptable for SsWA in general. Although practised less often than instructed, many participants reported benefits of regular practice. The perceived relevance of these techniques to the participants’ own situations and the intention to continue varied. Future research could encourage the regular practice of self-help interventions by incorporating behavioural change techniques such as using prompts and cues.

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“…Twelve articles included attitude and outlook as key components of resilience or like terms. First, acknowledgement and acceptance of the change experienced by the individual (Brown et al, 2011b; DuBay et al, 2011; Moss et al, 2021; Panda et al, 2021), including grieving-related losses (Mumby & Roddam, 2021), were highlighted in several articles. Other articles featured a mindset of growth and learning, described as accommodating and managing changes and limitations (Grohn et al, 2012; Moss et al, 2021; Panda et al, 2021), and/or a willingness to adapt and learn new things and a positive way of life (Brown et al, 2011a; Grohn et al, 2014; Hinckley, 2015; Moss et al, 2021).…”

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“…Five articles mentioned the association between resilience and/or similar terms and access to treatment (Bronken et al, 2012;Brown et al, 2011a;Wray et al, 2019Wray et al, , 2020 and/or education and information (Bronken et al, 2012;Grohn et al, 2014). Finally, three articles noted that other resources or factors, such as assistive technology, financial security, and communicative participation in non-distracting environments, may also associate with resilience (Brown et al, 2010;DuBay et al, 2011;Harmon, 2020).…”

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Characterizations of Resilience in Poststroke Aphasia

Pompon

Mach

2022

Topics in Language Disorders

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The definitions and features of resilience, the process and outcome of successfully responding to adversity, are variable across the disability and rehabilitation literatures, and its influence on aphasia treatment and outcomes is as of yet unknown. This scoping review identified and thematically categorized characterizations and descriptions of resilience and the similarly used terms adaptation, adjustment, and coping in the aphasia research literature. Frequently noted features of resilience included internal/cognitive emotional responses, such as positive self-concept, attitude/outlook, and psychological function, as well as external/behavioral responses, such as engaging in new activities and opportunities for social connection. These general features align with a definition of resilience recently developed for individuals with chronic impairment. And, although little information about the influence of resilience on treatment engagement and outcomes emerged from the reviewed literature, a number of clinical considerations and research directions are suggested.

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Coping resources in individuals with aphasia

Cited by 20 publications

References 63 publications

Perceived stress and depression in left and right hemisphere post-stroke patients

Perceived stress and depression in left and right hemisphere post-stroke patients

Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Characterizations of Resilience in Poststroke Aphasia

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