2021
DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1993
|View full text |Cite
|
Sign up to set email alerts
|

Patient perspectives on health‐related behavior change after transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke

Abstract: Objective Unhealthy lifestyle is common among patients with ischemic stroke or TIA. Hence, health‐related behavior change may be an effective way to reduce stroke recurrence. However, this is often difficult to carry out successfully. We aimed to explore patients' perspectives on health‐related behavior change, support in this change, and sustain healthy behavior. Methods We conducted a descriptive qualitative study with in‐depth, semistructured interviews in eighteen patients with recent TIA or ischemic strok… Show more

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...
3
1
1

Citation Types

2
8
0

Year Published

2021
2021
2024
2024

Publication Types

Select...
7

Relationship

0
7

Authors

Journals

citations
Cited by 16 publications
(10 citation statements)
references
References 52 publications
2
8
0
Order By: Relevance
“…Therefore, people who believe their TIA to be serious are more likely to engage in secondary preventative measures, which highlights the importance of identifying people's health beliefs in response to exercise barriers and benefits when developing effective secondary prevention 41–43. A return to the business as usual attitude suggests little change in the individual's health belief and echoes recent evidence that shows people with TIA and mild stroke tend to have low intention to make changes to their health behaviors 44. Study participants who made positive changes or had physical activity levels in line with guideline recommendations used strategies and support to overcome or manage challenges, reflecting the individual's ability to self-direct physical activity engagement, which indicates high self-efficacy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 74%
See 1 more Smart Citation
“…Therefore, people who believe their TIA to be serious are more likely to engage in secondary preventative measures, which highlights the importance of identifying people's health beliefs in response to exercise barriers and benefits when developing effective secondary prevention 41–43. A return to the business as usual attitude suggests little change in the individual's health belief and echoes recent evidence that shows people with TIA and mild stroke tend to have low intention to make changes to their health behaviors 44. Study participants who made positive changes or had physical activity levels in line with guideline recommendations used strategies and support to overcome or manage challenges, reflecting the individual's ability to self-direct physical activity engagement, which indicates high self-efficacy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 74%
“…[41][42][43] A return to the business as usual attitude suggests little change in the individual's health belief and echoes recent evidence that shows people with TIA and mild stroke tend to have low intention to make changes to their health behaviors. 44 Study participants who made positive changes or had physical activity levels in line with guideline recommendations used strategies and support to overcome or manage challenges, reflecting the individual's ability to self-direct physical activity engagement, which indicates high self-efficacy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Participants, most of whom had little to no significant physical impairments limiting their ability to engage in the recommended level of physical activity, expressed a strong desire for health professional support. This desire suggests that factors other than physical ability may influence physical activity behaviour changes (e.g., anxiety, lack of awareness) among people with TIA and mild stroke [ 34 , 35 , 36 ]. Previous evaluations of secondary stroke interventions suggest that people with TIA and mild stroke want inclusion in the development of—and prescription of—physical activity [ 37 ]; regular health professional follow up [ 37 ]; simplified written information for self-directed physical activity [ 20 ]; and signposting for community-based physical activity [ 20 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Use of statins after IS is also associated with lower rates of mortality and decreased stroke recurrence [98]. Despite established treatment and secondary prevention strategies remaining effective for younger populations, young patients are more likely to experience delays in contacting emergency services, seeking appropriate care, and receiving accurate diagnosis, which hinders treatment and jeopardizes recovery [92,94,99]. The interplay of socioeconomic factors with delay or suboptimal care also requires special consideration.…”
Section: Diagnosis and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%