Development of a self-help cognitive behavioral therapy programme for reducing the stigma of stroke survivors: a modified delphi study.

Background: Stigma is a common psychological consequence for stroke survivors that aggravates their physical and psychological burden and hinders their rehabilitation. Currently, there are few interventions targeted at the stigma of stroke survivors.

Objectives: This study reports on the development of a self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programme driven by a logical model of stigma in stroke survivors, CBT and the advice of multidomain experts.

A methodological study on the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods in cognitive interviewing for cross-cultural adaptation.

Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the use of the Questionnaire Appraisal System with a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods in cognitive interviewing for cross-cultural adaptation.

Design: This is a descriptive methodological study.

Methods: Using the Mandarin version of the Post-Stroke Checklist as an example, cognitive interviews were conducted with 27 stroke survivors in Guangzhou between November 2020 and February 2021.

Stigma, depression, and post-traumatic growth among Chinese stroke survivors: A longitudinal study examining patterns and correlations.

Background: With the development of positive psychology, several studies show that positive and negative emotions are not always opposing. Understanding how positive and negative emotions correlate and the factors contributing to resilience in stroke survivors requires further research.

Objectives: To identify the patterns and correlations of stigma, depression, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among stroke survivors.