Stroke survivor and caregiver perspectives in the development of a community water-based therapeutic exercise program.
Background: Water-based therapeutic exercise (WBTE) is an effective approach for stroke survivors to regain strength, mobility, and quality of life. However, existing trials have not included stroke survivors' perspectives in intervention development, which are critical to ensure a WBTE program meet...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation Vol. 47; no. 23; pp. 6073 - 6083 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Nov2025
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