An online, group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is acceptable to stroke survivors: A qualitative interview study
medRxiv – September 05, 2024
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Stroke survivors often face mental health challenges, making support crucial. A new online group program, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, has shown promise. Participants found it engaging and beneficial for emotional adjustment, highlighting its potential as an effective tool for enhancing well-being after stroke.
Abstract
Mental health difficulties are common post-stroke and developing support for psychological adjustment is a research priority. Wellbeing After Stroke (WAterS) is a nine-week, online, group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-informed intervention, delivered by trained third-sector practitioners, supervised by a clinical neuropsychologist. This study aimed to explore the acceptability of WAterS from the stroke survivors ‘ perspective.