Location
Fieldhouse
Start Date
24-4-2025 3:30 PM
End Date
24-4-2025 4:30 PM
Description
Stroke (CVA) rehabilitation focuses on helping clients improve their daily occupational performance. Facilitating changes in occupational performance is challenging because therapy may be limited due to external factors. Therefore, activities outside of the clinic strive to enhance occupational performance through various techniques. One method to overcome potential therapy session limitations are home exercise programs (HEPs). Home exercise programs have shown to be effective in motor recovery and improved occupational performance. However, there are many barriers to adherence to HEPs for clients that have experienced a stroke (Scorrano et al., 2018, Simpson et al., 2013). To promote adherence and positive outcomes, occupational therapists should understand the client’s barriers and enablers before implementing HEPs. Adherence to HEPs during therapy and after discharge is imperative for consistent progress throughout a client’s recovery. A literature review was conducted to critically appraise the topic. The results of the literature review support the positive effects of adhering to HEPs. Through this research, adherence to HEPs has been shown to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life. Given the limited research on this topic, further investigation is needed to assess the effectiveness of adhering to HEPs.
Recommended Citation
Germany, Courtney; Ellinghaus, Stephanie; O'Gorman, Lauren; Oboza, Isabelle; Cornelious, Neena; Rubio, Suleima; and Bozec, Eron, "Home Exercise Program Adherence Post-Stroke" (2025). Celebration of Scholarship. 4.
https://digitalcommons.lewisu.edu/cos/2025/poster_c/4
Presentation Type
Event
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Home Exercise Program Adherence Post-Stroke
Fieldhouse
Stroke (CVA) rehabilitation focuses on helping clients improve their daily occupational performance. Facilitating changes in occupational performance is challenging because therapy may be limited due to external factors. Therefore, activities outside of the clinic strive to enhance occupational performance through various techniques. One method to overcome potential therapy session limitations are home exercise programs (HEPs). Home exercise programs have shown to be effective in motor recovery and improved occupational performance. However, there are many barriers to adherence to HEPs for clients that have experienced a stroke (Scorrano et al., 2018, Simpson et al., 2013). To promote adherence and positive outcomes, occupational therapists should understand the client’s barriers and enablers before implementing HEPs. Adherence to HEPs during therapy and after discharge is imperative for consistent progress throughout a client’s recovery. A literature review was conducted to critically appraise the topic. The results of the literature review support the positive effects of adhering to HEPs. Through this research, adherence to HEPs has been shown to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life. Given the limited research on this topic, further investigation is needed to assess the effectiveness of adhering to HEPs.
