Introduction: Survivors of stroke undergoing inpatient rehabilitation are sedentary for most of their day1. A rapid uptake of digital technologies, since the COVID 19 pandemic, has provided an opportunity to review how survivors of stroke are supported to be more active during inpatient rehabilitation. This study aims to explore perspectives of survivors of stroke and members of the MDT on current independent practice resources as well as attitudes and beliefs towards video-based independent practice resources. We believe this is the first study to explore design requirements for video resources aimed at improving activity levels after stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Methods: Ethics approval was obtained through the Western Health Human Research Ethics Committee. Semi-structured interviews are planned with survivors of stroke (+/- carers) on the inpatient rehabilitation ward. Patient interviews will capture views on current resources and uncover their opinions on two prototyped video-based resource. An online survey and a follow up focus group will be conducted with members of the MDT to understand their views on supporting independent practice outside of structured therapy and their attitudes towards video-based independent practice resources.
Results: Transcripts from patient interviews and staff surveys will be analysed via thematic analysis. Key themes and a “how to guide” for designing acceptable video based independent practice resources will be presented at the conference.
Conclusion: Identified themes from this study will help guide recommendations for the creation of fit-for-purpose video based independent practice resources which survivors of stroke can meaningfully engage with in an inpatient setting.