Journal article
Depression and a lack of socialization are associated with high levels of boredom during stroke rehabilitation: An exploratory study using a new conceptual framework
K Kenah, J Bernhardt, NJ Spratt, C Oldmeadow, H Janssen
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD | Published : 2023
Abstract
This exploratory sub-study aimed to develop a framework to conceptualize boredom in stroke survivors during inpatient rehabilitation, establish the effect of an activity promotion intervention on boredom, and to investigate factors that are associated with boredom. A framework was developed and explored within a cluster non-randomised controlled trial. Self-reported boredom was measured in 160 stroke survivors 13 (±5) days after rehabilitation admission; 91 participants received usual-care (control) and 69 had access to a patient-driven model of activity promotion (intervention). Individuals with pre-existing dementia or unable to participate in standard rehabilitation were excluded. Hierarc..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This sub-study was conducted as part of the first author's PhD who received assistance from an Australian Government Research Training Programme Scholarship and a University of Newcastle College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing Scholarship. AREISSA was supported by the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network [grant number CVRN100334]; Greater Charitable Foundation Fellows in Stroke Research [grant G1300508]; Hunter Medical Research Institute [grant number G1300569]; and NIH/NCRR Colorado CTSI [grant number UL1 RR025780]. NJS was supported by a cofunded Australian NHMRC/NHF Career Development/Future Leader Fellowship [grant number GNT1110629/100827]. JB was supported by an NHMRC Established Fellowship [grant number N1058635].