Examining dyadic processes in a person-centred intervention to increase outdoor walking after stroke
| dc.contributor.advisor | Dombrowski, Stephan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bink, Ainsley | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-14T15:14:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-14T15:14:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-04 | |
| dc.description.abstract | People with stroke are typically inactive. Dyadic interventions which involve two people working together to support change may increase activity. This study examines dyadic processes in a dyadic intervention for walking after stroke. Single-arm observational pilot intervention study with qualitative process evaluation. Participants were people with stroke and their walking buddies. The 12-week intervention involved face-to-face and telephone sessions. Interview data and fieldnotes were thematically analyzed. 21 dyads were recruited. Ten dyads completed the intervention prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Eighteen dyads completed exit interviews. Four major themes were created: ‘Communication’ which helped to adapt to the environment, deepened relationships and promoted understanding; ‘Motivation’ which was increased by encouragement and improvement; ‘Confidence’ stemming from improved ability, comfort and independence; and ‘Enjoyment’ through reconnecting with the partner and the community. The dyadic structure of the intervention gave rise to several dyadic processes in relation to initiating and maintaining behaviour change. | |
| dc.description.copyright | © Ainsley Bink, 2023 | |
| dc.format.extent | x, 59 | |
| dc.format.medium | electronic | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/37543 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of New Brunswick | |
| dc.rights | http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 | |
| dc.subject.discipline | Kinesiology | |
| dc.title | Examining dyadic processes in a person-centred intervention to increase outdoor walking after stroke | |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| oaire.license.condition | other | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Kinesiology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of New Brunswick | |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | M.Sc.Kin. |