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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the meaning of acting with others, in different places
over the course of 1 year post-stroke. METHODS: Qualitative interviews with 9
persons, age range 42-61 years (7 persons with cerebrovascular accident and 2
with subarachnoidal haemorrhage) over the course of a year (i.e. 3, 6, 9 and 12
months) were analysed using a grounded theory approach. RESULTS: Four categories
were identified from the analysis of the participants' experiences during the
year of rehabilitation: (i) not recognized as the person I am; (ii) the burden of
burden; (iii) inspiration and belonging through acting with others; (iv) reality
adjustment through acting with others. From these categories a core category
emerged: a process of belonging for integration. CONCLUSION: The 4 categories
identified suggest that belonging is integral to participation, which is viewed
as the goal of rehabilitation.

Langue : ANGLAIS