- Title
- Depression and a lack of socialization are associated with high levels of boredom during stroke rehabilitation: An exploratory study using a new conceptual framework
- Creator
- Kenah, Katrina; Bernhardt, Julie; Spratt, Neil J.; Oldmeadow, Christopher; Janssen, Heidi
- Relation
- NHMRC.1110629 http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1110629
- Relation
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Vol. 33, Issue 3 2022
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2022.2030761
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2022
- Description
- This exploratory sub-study aimed to develop a framework to conceptualize boredom in stroke survivors during inpatient rehabilitation, establish the effect of an activity promotion intervention on boredom, and to investigate factors that are associated with boredom. A framework was developed and explored within a cluster non-randomised controlled trial. Self-reported boredom was measured in 160 stroke survivors 13 (±5) days after rehabilitation admission; 91 participants received usual-care (control) and 69 had access to a patient-driven model of activity promotion (intervention). Individuals with pre-existing dementia or unable to participate in standard rehabilitation were excluded. Hierarchical logistic regression analysis was used to identify demographic, health and activity measures associated with boredom. Results indicated 39% of participants were highly bored. There was no statistically significant difference in boredom levels between treatment groups (difference −11%, 95% CI −26% to 4%). The presence of depression (OR 6.17, 95% CI 2.57–14.79) and lower levels of socialization (OR 0.96, 95% CI 0.92–0.99) predicted high boredom levels. This comprehensive framework provides a foundation for understanding the many interacting factors associated with boredom. Results suggest managing depression and improving opportunities for socialization may support meaningful engagement in rehabilitation to optimize recovery following stroke.
- Subject
- boredom; stroke; rehabilitation; engagement; healthcare environments; SDG 3; Sustainable Development Goals
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1472809
- Identifier
- uon:48925
- Identifier
- ISSN:0960-2011
- Language
- eng
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