Qualitative study on influencing factors of kinesiophobia among stroke survivors after stent implantation
YE Xuyang
MEI Yongxia
MI Yuanyuan
ZENG Lingdan
FU Zhongrong
Abstract：Objective To explore the influencing factors of kinesiophobia in ischemic stroke survivors after stent implantation,so as to provide references for working out targeted exercise rehabilitation scheme.Methods Fourteen ischemic stroke survivors undergoing stent implantation in neurology department of a grade-A tertiary hospital in Wuhan between April and September 2023 were selected and conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews.Then the data were analyzed,summarized and extracted using the content analysis method.Results Two themes of internal and external influencing factors of kinesiophobia were extracted.The former included self-weakening after stent implantation,hyperalertness to the stent,increased sensitivity to body discomfort,self-handicapping caused by cognitive bias,and decreased exercise self-efficacy,while the latter consisted of economic burden of disease,insufficient caregiver support,social distancing and lack of medical information.Conclusion The kinesiophobia of ischemic stroke survivors after stent implantation is caused by various factors.Medical staff should conduct early assessment and intervention,to improve their psychological adjustment,consciousness of postoperative exercise rehabilitation,social support and willingness to exercise,so as to promote their recovery.
Keywords：Ischemic strokeStent implantationKinesiophobiaExercise rehabilitationInfluencing factorsQualitative study
Publication Date：2024-04-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 207-212 )