The regional development and implementation of home-based stroke rehabilitation using participatory action research.

Purpose: This study aims to overcome the challenges experienced in the regional development and implementation of home-based stroke rehabilitation (HBSR) and to understand the change process needed.

Materials And Methods: Using participatory action research (PAR), participants and researchers collaboratively produced knowledge and took action to improve the offered HBSR. Different methods for data generation and analysis were used, depending on the aim of the PAR phase and the participants' stages of change.

Enhancing the role of the social network in activity (re)engagement post-stroke: a focus group study with rehabilitation professionals.

Background: People post-stroke are at risk of not being able to participate in valued activities. It is important that rehabilitation professionals prepare people post-stroke for the transition home and provide needed support when they live at home. Several authors have suggested that members of the broad social network should play an active role in rehabilitation.

Factors influencing the implementation of Home-Based Stroke Rehabilitation: Professionals' perspective.

Background: Stroke has a major impact on survivors and their social environment. Care delivery is advocated to become more client-centered and home-based because of their positive impact on client outcomes. The objective of this study was to explore professionals' perspectives on the provision of Home-Based Stroke Rehabilitation (HBSR) in the Netherlands and on the barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of HBSR in daily practice.