Overview
This project will investigate the effects of a Narrative and Skills-building Intervention on young stroke survivors' community reintegration and psychosocial outcomes. A randomised controlled trial will be conducted. This is a novel trial to test the short and long-term effects of a theory-based intervention on young stroke survivors' community reintegration.
Description
This project will investigate the effects of a Narrative and Skills-building Intervention on young stroke survivors' community reintegration and psychosocial outcomes. A randomised controlled trial will be conducted. Participants will be facilitated to narrate their survival experiences and rebuild core life skills. Outcomes including community reintegration, depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, outcome expectation and satisfaction with performance of self-management behaviours will be measured. This is a novel trial to test the short and long-term effects of a theory-based intervention on young stroke survivors' community reintegration.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- (1) are 18-64 years of age,
- (2) have a clinical diagnosis of first-ever or recurrent ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke,
- (3) are living at home after discharge from hospital,
- (4) have a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score >20,
- (5) have a modified Rankin Scale score ≥3,
- (6) can communicate in Cantonese, and
- (7) are able to attend all intervention sessions.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1) transient ischaemic attack, subdural or epidural haemorrhage,
- 2) experienced cerebrovascular events due to tumours or head trauma,
- 3) mental condition such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar or personality disorder,
- 4) incomprehensible speech or difficulty in comprehending conversations, or
- 5) have received a self-management programme in the past.