Description: The presentation outlines findings from a qualitative study which explored barriers and enablers to adherence to an intensive upper limb exercise program in stroke survivors. Findings can help clinicians to develop and implement exercise programs that improve adherence, and ultimately outcomes following stroke. References can be viewed on the final slide. No handout /PPT slides are available.

Learning objectives: By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the experience (barriers and enablers) of stroke survivors who participate in intensive exercise programs following stroke
  • Understand the COM-B model as a means of diagnosing behavioural issues (such as adherence)
  • Identify potential BC strategies (interventions) to address barriers to adherence

Presenter: This 1-hr webinar was presented by:

Dr Tamina Levy, PhD, Grad dip Neurology

Neurological Rehabilitation, Flinders Medical Centre – Rehabilitation and Palliative Services; and Lecturer, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, South Australia

Analysis Anatomy Attention Balance Barriers Behaviour change Biomechanics CIMT Circuit classes Clinical reasoning Cognitive rehabilitation Contracture de-implementation Electrical stimulation Evidence-based practice Executive function Falls prevention Goal-setting Goals Groups Handwriting Handwriting assessment Battery Hemi-spatial neglect Impairments Implementation Intensity of practice Memory Mental imagery Mental practice Motor imagery Neuroplasticity Occupational therapy Older adults Outpatient rehabilitation Shaping Spasticity Strength Stroke rehabilitation Stroke survivors Telehealth Telerehabilitation Transfer package Trunk UL training Weakness