Kontakt 2023, 25(3):225-234 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.029

Young adults' experience of ischemic stroke - a qualitative research synthesisSocial Sciences in Health - Review article

Elena Gurková, Lenka Štureková, Šárka Šaňáková, Daniela Bartoníčková *, Petra Mandysová
Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Olomouc, Czech Republic

Aim: To report a synthesis of evidence presented in qualitative studies related to the experience of living with ischemic stroke in young patients.

Design: A research synthesis of qualitative studies. The ENTREQ statement was followed to enhance transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research.

Methods: The electronic databases CINAHL Plus (EBSCO), MEDLINE (OvidSP), PsycInfo (EBSCO), ScienceDirect (Elsevier), SocINDEX (EBSCO), Web of Science Core Collection and ProQuest Science Database were used to gather data for a review of qualitative studies, yielding 5,785 sources. The methodological quality of studies was reviewed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Research Checklist. In total, seven sources were included in this literature review, focused on young adults' experience of ischemic stroke.

Results: Stroke at a young age can cause a disruption of three domains: disruption of self and self-identity, social disruption, and disruption of close personal relationships. On the other hand, three analytical themes related to coping strategies or personal challenges have been found: re-establishing a new self, re-establishing a social role, and relationship help.

Conclusion: The findings of our review can provide a deeper insight into understanding the experience of a stroke at a younger age and their age-appropriate needs in the long-term rehabilitation process.

Keywords: Ischemic stroke; Patient experience; Qualitative research; Thematic synthesis; Young adult
Grants and funding:

This study was funded by the Ministry of Health, Czech Republic (grant AZV MZ CR number NU22-09-00021). The review was conducted as a part of the research project the FRAILTY study (Factors Affecting the Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults), registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04839887).

Conflicts of interest:

The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

Received: March 28, 2023; Revised: March 28, 2023; Accepted: July 28, 2023; Prepublished online: August 10, 2023; Published: September 21, 2023  Show citation

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Gurková E, Štureková L, Šaňáková Š, Bartoníčková D, Mandysová P. Young adults' experience of ischemic stroke - a qualitative research synthesis. Kontakt. 2023;25(3):225-234. doi: 10.32725/kont.2023.029.
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