Occupational Performance Coaching for stroke survivors: A pilot randomized controlled trial protocol Protocole pilote d’un essai clinique randomisé sur l’Occupational performance coaching for stroke survivors (OPC-Stroke)

• Published in: Canadian journal of occupational therapy (1939) Vol. 81; no. 5; pp. 279 - 288
• Main Authors: Kessler, Dorothy E., Egan, Mary Y., Dubouloz, Claire-Jehanne, Graham, Fiona P., McEwen, Sara E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-12-2014; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Adaptation; Coaching (Performance); Competence; Goal Orientation; Group Activities; Humanism; Individual Characteristics; Individual Needs; Individualized Instruction; Intervention; Leisure; Leisure Time; Occupational Therapy; Occupations; Problem Solving; Randomized Controlled Trials; Rehabilitation; Research Methodology; Resistance (Psychology); Self Efficacy; Severity (of Disability); Stroke; Theory; Therapists; Therapy; Participation; autoefficacité; habilitation fondée sur l’occupation; objectifs; Self-efficacy; Problem solving; Occupation-based enablement; résolution de problème; Goals
• ISSN: 0008-4174; 1911-9828
• DOI: 10.1177/0008417414545869

Background.
Many stroke survivors report participation challenges. Occupational Performance Coaching for stroke survivors (OPC-Stroke) is designed to assist stroke survivors to develop the ability to plan and manage engagement in occupation. This approach combines emotional support, individualized education, and goal-focused problem solving to promote occupational engagement.
Purpose.
This study will explore the potential efficacy of OPC-Stroke and the feasibility of the research methods for use in a larger trial.
Method.
A pilot randomized controlled trial will be undertaken. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 10 sessions of OPC-Stroke or usual care. Participation, perceived goal performance, satisfaction and self-efficacy, emotional well-being, and cognition will be measured at three time points.
Implications.
This research will test the potential usefulness of OPC-Stroke as well as the study methods, and thereby inform the continuing development of OPC-Stroke and further studies to measure its effectiveness.