Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaC o T) Improves Self-Efficacy and Behavioral–Emotional Status of Individuals with Mild Stroke; Analysis of Secondary Outcomes

Tal Adamit, Jeffrey Shames and Debbie Rand ()
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Tal Adamit: Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6997801, Israel
Jeffrey Shames: Maccabi Health-Care Services, Tel-Aviv 6812509, Israel
Debbie Rand: Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6997801, Israel

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 6, 1-12

Abstract: Background: Mild stroke is characterized by subtle impairments, such as low self-efficacy and emotional and behavioral symptoms, which restrict daily living. Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaC o T) is a novel intervention, developed for individuals with mild stroke. Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of FaC o T compared to a control group to improve self-efficacy, behavior, and emotional status (secondary outcome measures). Material and Methods: Community-dwelling individuals with mild stroke participated in a single-blind randomized controlled trial with assessments at pre, post, and 3-month follow-up. FaC o T included 10 weekly individual sessions practicing cognitive and behavioral strategies. The control group received standard care. The New General Self-Efficacy Scale assessed self-efficacy; the Geriatric Depression Scale assessed depressive symptoms; the Dysexecutive Questionnaire assessed behavior and emotional status; and the ‘perception of self’ subscale from the Reintegration to Normal Living Index assessed participation. Results: Sixty-six participants were randomized to FaC o T (n = 33, mean (SD) age 64.6 (8.2)) and to the control (n = 33, age 64.4 (10.8)). Self-efficacy, depression, behavior, and emotional status improved significantly over time in the FaC o T group compared with the control, with small to large effect size values. Conclusion: The efficacy of FaC o T was established. FaC o T should be considered for community-dwelling individuals with mild stroke.

Keywords: self-efficacy; mood; rehabilitation; participation; mild stroke (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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