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Title: Experiences of Upper Limb Somatosensory Retraining in Persons With Stroke: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
Austin Authors: Turville, Megan L;Walker, Johanne;Blennerhassett, Jannette M ;Carey, Leeanne M 
Affiliation: Occupational Therapy Program, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science, Health, and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Stroke, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Issue Date: 24-Jul-2019
Date: 2019-07-24
Publication information: Frontiers in neuroscience 2019; 13: 756
Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore experiences of upper limb somatosensory discrimination retraining in persons with stroke. A qualitative methodology was used within the context of a randomized control trial of somatosensory retraining: the CoNNECT trial. Participants in the CoNNECT trial completed a treatment program, known as SENSe therapy, to retrain upper limb somatosensory discrimination and recognition skills, and use of these skills in personally valued activities. Eight participants were interviewed on their experience of this therapy. Data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Five themes represented participants' experiences of upper limb somatosensory retraining after stroke: (1) loss of sensation and desire to reclaim normality; (2) harnessing positivity in the therapeutic relationship and specialized therapy; (3) facing cognitive and emotional challenges; (4) distinct awareness of gains and differences in bodily sensations; and (5) improved functioning: control and choice in daily performance. Persons with stroke experienced somatosensory retraining as a valuable treatment that provided them with sensory and functional gains. Upper limb somatosensory retraining is a treatment that persons with stroke perceived as challenging and rewarding. People who have experienced stroke believed that somatosensory retraining therapy assisted them to improve their sensation, functional arm use, as well as daily performance and participation in life.
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/21459
DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00756
ORCID: 0000-0001-6376-8613
Journal: Frontiers in neuroscience
PubMed URL: 31396040
ISSN: 1662-4548
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: interpretative phenomenological analysis
rehabilitation
somatosensation
Stroke
therapy
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