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Exploring the Unmet Needs of Young Adults with Stroke in Australia: Can Technology Help Meet Their Needs? A Qualitative Study

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  • Dinah Amoah

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia)

  • Sarah Prior

    (Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Burnie, TAS 7320, Australia)

  • Carey Mather

    (Australian Institute of Health Service Management, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia)

  • Matthew Schmidt

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia)

  • Marie-Louise Bird

    (School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia)

Abstract

The post-stroke needs of young adults with stroke are not being met, as most resources are tailored to older people with stroke. This includes technology-based applications, which are being used more frequently in stroke rehabilitation. There is limited data on technology usage to support the unique needs of young adults with stroke in Australia. This study aimed to explore the unmet needs of young adults aged 18–30 years with stroke and ascertain how technology can help meet those needs to improve quality of life and participation. Sixteen in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with young adults with stroke ( n = 10), healthcare professionals ( n = 3) and caregivers of young adults with stroke ( n = 3). The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed inductively. Five themes were generated: ‘Support for recovery’, ‘Availability of specific resources’, ‘Continuity of care’, ‘Adjustment’ and ‘Knowledge’. This study revealed the unique needs of young adults under 30 years with stroke who requested more targeted post-stroke support, age-specific resources and improved awareness on young stroke, with technology playing a pivotal role in all these interventions. We suggest co-designing technology-based solutions with young people after stroke to maximize their effectiveness in improving quality of life and participation in this unique cohort.

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  • Dinah Amoah & Sarah Prior & Carey Mather & Matthew Schmidt & Marie-Louise Bird, 2023. "Exploring the Unmet Needs of Young Adults with Stroke in Australia: Can Technology Help Meet Their Needs? A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(15), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:15:p:6450-:d:1203361
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