The Recovery Experience of Young Adults and Middle Aged Stroke Patients

Ha, Ju Young; Park, Hyung Suk; Lee, Sang Ju; Jeon, Jeong Hae; Jo, Ho Yoon; Jee, Young Ju

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to determine an increase in the number of younger and middle-aged people who have a stroke and the differences in their recovery experience compared with older people.
METHODS
The research question for this study was "What is the recovery experience of young adults and middle-aged people who suffer a stroke?". In order to answer the question, the grounded theory method was utilized. The data was collected through individual in-depth interviews of six participants, their age ranged from 36 to 45 years old.
RESULTS
After comparative analysis, the core category was "standing up for oneself with limit". The experience process were categorized into four stages: 'Facing Reality stage', 'Motivation stage', 'Desire Recovery stage', 'Self-Overcoming stage'.
CONCLUSION
Most of the research for the recovery process was prognostic in nature and the results. This study was demonstrated certain indicators which can be useful in further research.