Next Article in Journal
The Impact of Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Surgical Intervention on Survival in a Cohort of Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Treatment for Cervical Cancer
Next Article in Special Issue
What Is the Added Value of Carotid CEUS in the Characterization of Atherosclerotic Plaque?
Previous Article in Journal
Atopic Dermatitis and the Risk of Infection in End-Stage Renal Disease
Previous Article in Special Issue
Circle of Willis Configuration and Thrombus Localization Impact on Ischemic Stroke Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review
 
 
Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
Journals
Medicina
Volume 59
Issue 12
10.3390/medicina59122146
medicina-logo
Submit to this Journal Review for this Journal Propose a Special Issue
► Article Menu

Article Menu

share Share announcement Help format_quote Cite question_answer Discuss in SciProfiles
first_page
settings
Order Article Reprints
Font Type:
Arial Georgia Verdana
Font Size:
Aa Aa Aa
Line Spacing:
Column Width:
Background:
Article

Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study

by
Wafa Saeed Alahmari
1,
Reem M. Basuodan
1,*,
Kholood Matouq Shalabi
1,
Ahmed Saad Alhowimel
2,
Mazyad Alotaibi
2,
Eirini Kontou
3,4,
Pip Logan
5 and
Neil Coulson
6
1
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
2
Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 84428, Alkharj 11671, Saudi Arabia
3
Mental Health & Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham NG7 2TU, UK
4
Institute of Mental Health, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham NG7 2TU, UK
5
Centre for Rehabilitation and Ageing Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK
6
Nottingham Centre for Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Medicina 2023, 59(12), 2146; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59122146
Submission received: 10 November 2023 / Revised: 25 November 2023 / Accepted: 5 December 2023 / Published: 11 December 2023
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Stroke: Diagnostic Approaches and Therapies)
Versions Notes

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Post-Stroke Fatigue (PSF) is a complex, multidimensional, debilitating condition that affects almost half of all stroke survivors. This study explored the perceptions of physiatrists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists about PSF and their experiences in managing patients with PSF in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants from three different groups: eight physiotherapists (PTs), eight occupational therapists (OTs), and eight physiatrists (DRs). Using purposive sampling, participants with at least one year of experience in the field of PSF management were invited to take part. The data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Twenty-four health care participants (eight PTs, eight OTs, eight DRs) were recruited. Five overarching themes encompassing various subthemes and sub-subthemes were generated: ‘knowledge about post-stroke fatigue’, ‘diagnosing post-stroke fatigue’, ‘treatment approach’, ‘lack of awareness about post-stroke fatigue’, and ‘domains to improve’. The data indicated that participants used various strategies to manage PSF, including dietary changes, sleep hygiene, exercise, and energy conservation. Conclusions: Participants acknowledged that they lacked PSF-related management skills, despite possessing adequate knowledge about the management of stroke. Their openness to participating in activities that would improve their ability to diagnose and manage PSF was particularly striking.
Keywords: stroke; fatigue management; occupational therapists; physiatrists; physiotherapists stroke; fatigue management; occupational therapists; physiatrists; physiotherapists

Share and Cite

MDPI and ACS Style

Alahmari, W.S.; Basuodan, R.M.; Shalabi, K.M.; Alhowimel, A.S.; Alotaibi, M.; Kontou, E.; Logan, P.; Coulson, N. Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study. Medicina 2023, 59, 2146. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59122146

AMA Style

Alahmari WS, Basuodan RM, Shalabi KM, Alhowimel AS, Alotaibi M, Kontou E, Logan P, Coulson N. Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study. Medicina. 2023; 59(12):2146. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59122146

Chicago/Turabian Style

Alahmari, Wafa Saeed, Reem M. Basuodan, Kholood Matouq Shalabi, Ahmed Saad Alhowimel, Mazyad Alotaibi, Eirini Kontou, Pip Logan, and Neil Coulson. 2023. "Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study" Medicina 59, no. 12: 2146. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59122146

APA Style

Alahmari, W. S., Basuodan, R. M., Shalabi, K. M., Alhowimel, A. S., Alotaibi, M., Kontou, E., Logan, P., & Coulson, N. (2023). Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study. Medicina, 59(12), 2146. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59122146

Article Metrics

Back to TopTop