Overview
The overall goal of this proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of a small-group, stroke-specific, self-management program delivered via telehealth to improve self-efficacy, activity performance, and quality of life in individuals with sub-acute stroke.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- less than 6 months post-stroke
- age 45-85 years
- completed inpatient rehabilitation services (if recommended)
- living in the community with or without caregiver support (i.e., not living in a skilled nursing facility)
- ability to read, write, and speak English
- diagnosis of mild or moderate stroke (National Institutes of Health stroke score <16)
- able to use videoconferencing independently or with caregiver support
Exclusion Criteria:
- severe depressive symptoms as indicated by a score ≥21 on the Patient Health Questionnaire
- dementia symptoms as indicated by a score of <23 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- additional neurological diagnoses (e.g., brain malignancy, previous severe stroke)
- (4) moderate or severe aphasia as indicated by a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale aphasia score of ≥ 2
- inability to provide informed consent
- any other condition not otherwise specified that the PI determines would render participation in this study as unsafe for the participant