ArticlePloS one2018
A qualitative exploration of post-acute stroke participants' experiences of a multimodal intervention incorporating horseback riding.
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- Effects of horse-riding therapy and rhythm and music-based therapy on functional mobility in late phase after stroke.NeuroRehabilitation · 2019Trial
- Relatives' experiences of an equine-assisted intervention for people with psychotic disorders.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2022Article
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- Nature-Based Interventions for Psychological Wellbeing in Long-Term Conditions: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Equine-Assisted Intervention to Improve Perceived Value of Everyday Occupations and Quality of Life in People with Lifelong Neurological Disorders: A Prospective Controlled Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Pet Attachment and Wellbeing of Older-Aged Recreational Horseback Riders.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundMultimodal rehabilitation interventions delivered in late phase of stroke recovery involve physical (motor and sensory), social, and cognitively challenging activities. Horseback riding can be incorporated within such interventions, leading to meaningful long-term improvements when applied to individuals with moderate levels of disability. There is a lack of research illuminating stroke survivors' experiences and perceptions of horseback riding in the context of multimodal interventions.
aimTo explore stroke survivors' experiences of participation in a multimodal group-based intervention that included horseback riding.
methodsAn explorative interview study was conducted with individual face-to-face interviews performed on a single occasion, utilising a semi-structured interview guide. Eighteen participants were purposively selected from a larger trial (mean age 62, 12 men, 6 women) within four weeks after treatment completion. The interview duration was between 17 and 50 minutes. The data was analysed using a qualitative content analysis method.
findingsFour broad themes were identified from the analysis. These themes were: transformative experiences; human-horse interaction; togetherness and belonging; and the all-in-one solution. Interacting with the horse and peers had a profound emotional impact on the participants. The participants also reported having learned new skills, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, and improvements in balance and gait, all of which could be transferred to everyday life. The horse itself played a central role, but other components, such as the other group members, the instructors, and the challenging tasks on the horseback, were also important.
conclusionA multimodal rehabilitation intervention that includes horseback riding may provide stroke survivors in a late phase of recovery with rich pleasurable experiences that may have life-changing and profound impacts on their emotional and physical state.
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