Use of Occupational Performance Coaching for stroke survivors (OPC-Stroke) in late rehabilitation: A descriptive case study

• Published in: The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 4; no. 2; p. 7
• Main Authors: Camire-Raymond, Aniane, Egan, Mary, Kessler, Dorothy, Belliveau, Danika, Belliveau, Isabelle
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kalamazoo Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health and Human Services, Western Michigan University 01.04.2016; Western Michigan University, Department of Occupational Therapy; Western Michigan University; Scholarworks @ WMU
• Subjects: Applied Research; Care and treatment; Case reports; client-centered; coaching; Evaluation; Health status indicators; late rehabilitation; Methods; Occupational therapy; participation; Patient outcomes; Rehabilitation; Stroke
• ISSN: 2168-6408; 2168-6408
• DOI: 10.15453/2168-6408.1219

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults. Following stroke, 60% of people report needing help with everyday activities, and 80% report having very few meaningful activities. These restrictions often continue for years. This study explored the efficacy of Occupational Performance Coaching for stroke survivors (OPC-Stroke) on the participation level of adults in the later stage of stroke rehabilitation. Method: A descriptive case study design was used. One participant in the later stages of rehabilitation was recruited. Outcome measures for participation, goal performance and satisfaction, and emotional well-being were administered pre and postintervention to observe for direction of change. A semi-structured interview was carried out postintervention to explore the participant’s experiences of the intervention. Results: The participant who took part in the study reported improvement with his goal performance and satisfaction. However, the level of participation did not improve and emotional well-being decreased. Qualitative data revealed an appreciation of the intervention and a recommendation of the intervention for others. Conclusion: OPC-Stroke was valued by the participant and shows promise for improving goal performance and satisfaction. Further research is necessary to determine the potential efficacy of OPC-Stroke in later stages of rehabilitation.