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ArticleQualitative research in medicine & healthcare2025

Navigating the life stage after stroke: From Life 2.0 to stroke prevention models of care - A qualitative exploration of younger and middle-aged adult stroke patients' experiences and recommendations.

Sarah Ibrahim, Danielle D'Amico, Lindsey Zhang, Syeda Hashmi, Angela Verven, Sharon Ng, Troy Francis, Aleksandra Stanimirovic, Jasper R Senff, Sanjula Singh and 5 more

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Sarah IbrahimProgram for Health System and Technology Evaluation, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Toronto (TGHRI), ON, Canada.
Danielle D'AmicoRotman Research Institute, Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Lindsey ZhangFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Syeda HashmiFaculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Angela VervenJay and Sari Sonshine Centre for Stroke Prevention & Cerebrovascular Brain Health, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Canada.
Sharon NgHarvard Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Troy FrancisProgram for Health System and Technology Evaluation, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Toronto (TGHRI), ON, Canada.
Aleksandra StanimirovicProgram for Health System and Technology Evaluation, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Toronto (TGHRI), ON, Canada.
Jasper R SenffHarvard Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Sanjula SinghHarvard Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Jonathan RosandHarvard Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Leanne K CasaubonDepartment of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Keithan SivakumarDepartment of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Valeria RacProgram for Health System and Technology Evaluation, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Toronto (TGHRI), ON, Canada.
Aleksandra PikulaJay and Sari Sonshine Centre for Stroke Prevention & Cerebrovascular Brain Health, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Canada.

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Abstract

Background: Global stroke incidence has been rising among adults 65 years of age or younger. A dearth of research exists exploring and understanding younger and middle-aged adults' lifestyle-related knowledge and habits along with associated facilitators and/or barriers with the adoption, maintenance, and support needs for development of new brain health interventions, which this study sought to address. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted, followed by virtual, semi-structured focus groups. Data collection and analysis were performed using Goffman's dramaturgical theory to guide the inductive thematic data analysis. Results: A total of 12 participants comprised the sample. Four themes emerged: 1) Conclusion: Findings contributed to a deeper understanding of factors influencing the adoption of healthy habits and approaches to reconceptualize and re-design brain health interventions that meet the needs, preferences, and priorities of this population.

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ExperienceQualitative researchStrokeYounger and middle-aged adults

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PMID40895773
PMCPMC12396435

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