Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of the Occupational Therapy at Home E-Rehabilitation (OTHER) intervention for persons post-stroke (age > 55) transitioning to home.
METHODS: A mixed-methods feasibility study was conducted. Qualitative data included semi-structured interviews with persons post-stroke ( n = 8) and informal caregivers ( n = 4), a focus group with occupational therapists (OTs) ( n = 4), and logbooks. Inductive thematic analysis explored the experiences of persons post-stroke and OTs, while feasibility was assessed deductively using Bowen's areas of feasibility. Quantitative data were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Self-Management Ability Scale (SMAS-30), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment to assess differences between baseline and 3 months.
RESULTS: Eight persons post-stroke received OTHER. Inductive thematic analysis resulted in three themes from the perspectives of persons post-stroke and OTs: activity monitoring was appreciated; doing and talking were real supports; and the intervention was inspiring and challenging. Feasibility was acceptable based on Bowen's areas. A pre-post intervention change was observed on the COPM: 1 on performance and 1.5 on satisfaction, and for SMAS-30, a positive change of 4.67 was observed.
CONCLUSION: The OTHER intervention and research protocol are feasible for home-based rehabilitation, and a larger trial is recommended.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Disability and Rehabilitation |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 1 Apr 2026 |
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