Award Date

May 2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Department

Brain Health

First Committee Member

Donnamarie Krause

Second Committee Member

Jefferson Kinney

Number of Pages

106

Abstract

Introduction: As a global health issue, stroke is one of the most common causes of disability for individuals around the world. The American Heart Association (2024) mentions that stroke is the fifth-highest cause of mortality and the top cause of disability in the United States. Objective: This project aimed to assess the change in the perceived readiness of individuals after implementing an occupational therapy (OT)-focused transitional care program for patients with stroke and their caregivers before returning home. Methods: The recruitment process for participants involved purposive sampling methods. The study utilized both the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Short Form (RHDS-SF) or Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home After Stroke Instrument®s2018 (PATH-s) to assess the perceived readiness of individuals with stroke and their caregivers at an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) before and after completing the Stroke Transitional Care Program (STCP). Results: An OT-focused STCP increased perceived readiness to return home before hospital discharge for patients with stroke; contrary, it did not significantly affect caregivers. Conclusion: The stroke population and the OT profession will benefit from further research to contribute to the limited body of knowledge and the continual application of STCP in practice.

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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