FACILITATING LEARNING AND CHANGE IN DAILY LIVES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MUNICIPAL STROKE REHABILITATION SERVICES IN NORTHERN NORWAY AND CENTRAL DENMARK

• Main Author: Moe, Siri
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: Morressier 2017
• Subjects: Norway; Northern Norway
• Online Access: https://openresearchlibrary.org/viewer/bd9cf605-0096-4571-a1a8-7fbbd614f399; https://openresearchlibrary.org/ext/api/media/bd9cf605-0096-4571-a1a8-7fbbd614f399/assets/external_content.pdf; https://doi.org/10.26226/morressier.5cb58cf8c668520010b56897

Facilitating learning and change in daily lives: A comparative analysis of municipal stroke rehabilitation services in Northern Norway and Central DenmarkAbstracttPurpose: This study describes and compare the professionals working in municipality stroke rehabilitation services ability to facilitate learning and change in the daily living of stroke survivors and their families in northern Norway and central Denmark. Materials and Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with survivors both 3 and 9 months after discharge from in-patient care. Field observations and focus group interviews were also conducted with professionals on multidisciplinary teams in both countries. A sociocultural perspective on learning was applied during data analysis. Results: Altogether, the ability of municipal health services to facilitate learning and change for stroke survivors during the first year generally depended upon developing comprehensive integrated rehabilitation plans and ensuring access to coordinated, qualified multidisciplinary teams with professional knowledge and skills. However, Danish stroke survivors seemed positioned to be more active, proactive and empowered, and their processes of learning and change seemed more closely co-constructed with professional support. Conclusion: Findings reveal considerable differences in municipal stroke rehabilitation services in northern Norway and central Denmark and their ability to support stroke survivors and families in performing self-management.