Experience of fatigue and coping strategies among patients with post-stroke fatigue:a qualitative study
Objective To understand fatigue experience and coping strategies of patients with post-stroke fatigue,so as to provide a reference for developing tailored nursing plans.Methods A descriptive qualitative study was designed,and 16 individuals with post-stroke fatigue were selected using purposive sampling method,then semi-structured interviews were conducted on them,at last,the interview data were analyzed and categorized using thematic analysis.Results Four themes on fatigue experience were extracted:the distinctive characteristics of post-stroke fatigue,the disruption of daily life,the feedback of discussing fatigue with others,and the desire for support and understanding.Two themes emerged from the strategies patients used to cope with fatigue:proactive ef-forts to overcome and adjust to fatigue,the inclination to escape or abandon managing fatigue.Conclusion Medical staff should pay attention to screening and assessing post-stroke fatigue,encourage patients to cope with fatigue positively,and take comprehensive intervention through various channels to relieve fatigue symptom.
strokepost-stroke fatiguepsychological experiencecoping strategiesqualitative study
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