Bodily changes, everyday life and self-perception among young and midlife adults poststroke: a qualitative study.
Background: The literature lacks user-based knowledge of young and midlife stroke survivors. This study aims to explore these survivors' experiences regarding the interplay between bodily changes, everyday life and self-perception. Methods: Stroke survivors were recruited in collaboration with Norwe...
| Publicado en: | European Journal of Physiotherapy Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 215 - 228 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2026
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