1. Stroke survivors' experiences and meaning of digital technology in daily life: a phenomenological study.
- Author
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Narbutaitienė J, Björklund Carlstedt A, and Fischl C
- Subjects
- Humans, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Aged, Adult, Activities of Daily Living, Qualitative Research, Stroke psychology, Stroke Rehabilitation, Survivors psychology, Digital Technology, Telerehabilitation methods
- Abstract
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.
- Published
- 2024
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