Co-Design of an Educational Resource with Female Partners of Male Stroke Survivors to Support Physical Activity Participation

Allyson Calder (), Gisela Sole and Hilda Mulligan
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Allyson Calder: Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
Gisela Sole: Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
Hilda Mulligan: Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 24, 1-12

Abstract: Many male stroke survivors find it challenging to meet the recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines for health benefits. The spouse/partner is an important source of self-management for stroke survivor PA participation; however, they feel unsupported by health professionals. This study aimed to co-design an educational resource prototype to guide and empower female partners in supporting male stroke survivors’ participation in PA. We used a participatory action research (PAR) methodology. Thirteen support persons of male stroke survivors from Canterbury, New Zealand participated in four PAR cycles. The data were collected using individual interviews and focus groups and analyzed inductively using the general inductive approach. Three themes were reflected in the data and informed the prototype content: (1) managing an unwanted and challenging new life, (2) inconsistent access to meaningful information, and (3) considerations for successful stroke survivor PA participation. If partners are to be an essential source in supporting stroke survivors’ self-management of PA, they require resources that are meaningful and credible to enhance their confidence and self-efficacy. Further research is needed to explore the acceptability and usability of the educational resource with a wider audience and evaluate the co-design process. An inclusive and collaborative approach where support persons were valued for their expertise was essential in co-designing a meaningful resource intended to support stroke survivors and support persons’ self-management of their PA.

Keywords: co-design; support persons; stroke; men (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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