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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020

Usability and Acceptability of a Novel Secondary Prevention Initiative Targeting Physical Activity for Individuals after a Transient Ischaemic Attack or "Minor" Stroke: A Qualitative Study.

Neil Heron, Sean R O'Connor, Frank Kee, Jonathan Mant, Margaret E Cupples, Michael Donnelly

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Neil HeronCentre for Public Health, Queen's University, CPH QUB, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-4123-9806
Sean R O'ConnorSchool of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Newcastle ST5 5BG, UK.
Frank KeeCentre for Public Health, Queen's University, CPH QUB, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.
Jonathan MantPrimary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0SR, UK.
Margaret E CupplesCentre for Public Health, Queen's University, CPH QUB, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-4248-9700
Michael DonnellyCentre for Public Health, Queen's University, CPH QUB, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.
Queen's University Belfast · GBKeele University · GBUniversity of Cambridge · GB

Funding

CSRD VA 1Department of Health PTC-RP-PG-0213-20001Medical Research Council MR/K023241/1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Behavioural interventions that address cardiovascular risk factors such as physical inactivity and hypertension help reduce recurrence risk following a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "minor" stroke, but an optimal approach for providing secondary prevention is unclear. After developing an initial draft of an innovative manual for patients, aiming to promote secondary prevention following TIA or minor stroke, we aimed to explore views about its usability and acceptability amongst relevant stakeholders. We held three focus group discussions with 18 participants (people who had experienced a TIA or minor stroke (4), carers (1), health professionals (9), and researchers (4). Reflexive thematic analysis identified the following three inter-related themes: (1) relevant information and content, (2) accessibility of format and helpful structure, and (3) strategies to optimise use and implementation in practice. Information about stroke, medication, diet, physical activity, and fatigue symptoms was valued. Easily accessed advice and practical tips were considered to provide support and reassurance and promote self-evaluation of lifestyle behaviours. Suggested refinements of the manual's design highlighted the importance of simplifying information and providing reassurance for patients early after a TIA or minor stroke. Information about fatigue, physical activity, and supporting goal setting was viewed as a key component of this novel secondary prevention initiative.

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Ischemic Attack, TransientStrokeStroke RehabilitationExerciseHumansSecondary Preventioncardiovascular risk“minor” strokephysical activitysecondary preventiontransient ischaemic attack

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PMID33256087
PMCPMC7730453
OpenAlexW3108498974

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