Stroke survivors' experiences and meaning of digital technology in daily life: a phenomenological study.

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.