2021
Stroke Survivors’ Preference of Herbal Center to Hospital
U. Nwoha PolycarpCorresponding author
Centre for Scientific Investigations and Training, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Overview
Stroke rehabilitation encompasses the therapeutic processes and interventions designed to help individuals recover function, relearn skills, and adapt to limitations following a stroke. Research published in this journal examines diverse dimensions of post-stroke care, including patients' healthcare-seeking behaviors and preferences in recovery settings, as well as the integration of complementary therapeutic modalities into rehabilitation services. One study investigates why stroke survivors may choose traditional or alternative healing centers over conventional hospital settings for their recovery care, revealing important insights into patient decision-making and cultural factors that influence rehabilitation pathways. Additional research explores the practical implementation of music therapy within health services, drawing on international experience to understand how creative arts interventions can be systematically incorporated into clinical practice for neurological recovery. This topic matters because effective stroke rehabilitation significantly impacts survivors' quality of life, functional independence, and long-term outcomes. Understanding patient preferences, expanding evidence-based therapeutic options, and identifying barriers to implementing diverse rehabilitation approaches are essential for developing comprehensive, patient-centered stroke recovery programs that address both medical and psychosocial dimensions of healing.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2017
Exploration of the Implementation of Music Therapy into the Health Services: Lituanian Experience
Lesinskiene SigitaCorresponding author
Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Psychiatry, Email: [email protected]
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 1 time in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.
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Jurgita Latakienė et al. · 2019 ·
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