Occupational Performance Coaching adapted for Stroke Survivors (OPC-Stroke): A Feasibility Evaluation

ABSTRACT

Background: The majority of stroke survivors experience participation restrictions, that is problems with meaningful involvement in life situations. Effective interventions to promote participation following stroke are needed. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptability, potential effectiveness, and essential elements of Occupational Performance Coaching adapted for stroke survivors (OPC-Stroke). Methods: A case study approach was used. Four participants were recruited to receive OPC-Stroke. Outcome measures were administered pre and postintervention. Semistructured interviews were conducted postintervention to explore participants’ experiences of OPC-Stroke. Results: Two participants reported improvements in goal performance, goal satisfaction, and overall participation. Two participants appeared to have difficulty understanding the approach and withdrew from the study. Conclusion: OPC-Stroke was feasible to deliver and shows promise as an intervention for improving participation following stroke. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of OPC-Stroke and characteristics of stroke survivors who may benefit most from this intervention.

KEYWORDS. :

• Occupational therapy
• stroke
• client centred therapy
• social participation