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ArticleThe Australian journal of rural health2026

Staff Perspectives of Implementing a Community-Based Stroke Recovery Program in Regional Australia: A Qualitative Study.

Jaclyn Lewis, Marie-Louise Bird, Liam Johnson, Lauren J Christie, Christine T Shiner, Dawn B Simpson, Katrina Kenah, Heidi Janssen, Kirsti Haracz

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Jaclyn LewisHunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7756-8177
Marie-Louise BirdInstitute of Health and Well Being, Federation University, Churchill, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9642-7196
Liam JohnsonInstitute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4916-049X
Lauren J ChristieAllied Health Research Unit, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4900-5614
Christine T ShinerSt Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9891-3307
Dawn B SimpsonSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9386-4830
Katrina KenahSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2643-1186
Heidi JanssenHunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8612-0112
Kirsti HaraczSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1321-8899

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Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund 2024071
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Abstract

objectiveTo describe the experience of non-government organisation (NGO) staff implementing a community-based stroke recovery program based on the principles of environmental enrichment.

designA qualitative descriptive study to capture staff experiences. Semi-structured interviews with staff were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

settingA community-based NGO service in regional New South Wales, Australia.

participantsEight staff members employed in a regional NGO and involved in the implementation of the program, including a program coordinator, a physiotherapist, allied health assistants, creative artists and managers.

resultsFour themes were identified: (1) We've got a great space here-highlighted the importance of the physical environment, access and location; (2) There's an order to it-described the program's strong foundations formed through training, defined processes and support; (3) We make it work-demonstrated the flexibility and adaptability of staff in responding to individual needs and overcoming challenges and (4) Enriching lives-captured the sense of community, positivity and recovery outcomes. Staff experiences aligned closely with self-determination theory, reflecting feelings of capability, confidence and connection.

conclusionStaff in a regional NGO felt well-supported and capable of delivering a community-based stroke program. This demonstrates the potential role NGO services may play in addressing gaps in stroke recovery care in regional Australia. The methods used in this study can be used to implement this and other similar community-based programs with NGO services in the future.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCommunity Health ServicesStrokeStroke RehabilitationHumansInterviews as TopicNew South WalesQualitative Researchbehaviour changeenriched environmentimplementationstaffstroke

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PMID42864689
PMCPMC13658575

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