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Oral Presentation

Stroke

Health Services Research

Post-stroke Rehabilitation in Focus: Experiences of Organisational Structures, Rehabilitation Values, and Patient Access Across Health Sectors: A Qualitative Study 4231

Thursday, October 30, 2025
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM  
Location:  ROOM: Waldorf Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Waldorf is the first room on your left.
This study explores the experiences of post-stroke survivors with the organisation and procedures of post-stroke rehabilitation in Norway. 
Utilizing qualitative design and reflexive thematic analysis, the research identifies patterns and themes from in-depth interviews with 17 stroke survivors and followed analytical insights using system theory.. The findings reveal that organisational boundaries and varying roles across specialist, municipal, and private health services impact rehabilitation values and access. Informants felt that organisational boundaries undermined their rehabilitation values. The informants expected a singular, consistent system, yet revealed several, changeable and extensive subsystems, particularly in municipal services. The study highlights the need for individualized adjustments within the heterogeneous stroke population. The dynamic relationship between the stroke survivors and subsystems suggests the potential for system restructuring.

Attendees will gain:

  • A comprehensive understanding of how organisational structures impact post-stroke rehabilitation and patient progression.

  • Insights into the voiced rehabilitation values of stroke survivors and how these values are influenced by organisational boundaries.

  • An exploration of patient access to rehabilitation services, emphasizing the disparity between expected and actual systems.

Learning Objectives:

  • Establish valuable insights into the decentralized nature of stroke organisation and the application of stroke guidelines during rehabilitation.
  • Highlight the importance of multidisciplinary evaluations and the need for individualized adjustments within the heterogeneous stroke population.
  • Understand the impact of organisational structures on post-stroke rehabilitation