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Table S3 - Participant details. Details of participants in each included study.
Research category | Paper | Country of origin | Setting | No of participants and gender M=male F=female | Age range in years (mean) | Ethnicity | Co-morbidity | Medications | Time since stroke (mean) | Physical disability as a consequence of stroke
Recovering from stroke | [NAME]. The unfolding illness trajectory of stroke. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2002. 24:887-98 | Norway | Two stroke medical centres | 9 (6M 3F) | 40-83 (67.9) | UC | UC | UC | 1-4 weeks | 2 Right Hemiplegia, 6 Left Hemiplegia, 1 Sensory Deficit, 1 Neglect, 2 dysphagia , 2 reduced balance / coordination, 1 urinary incontinence, 1 dizziness, 1 dysarthria, 1 aphasia.
 | [NAME], D. French and [NAME].  [NAME] with the Challenges of Recovery from Stroke Long Term Perspectives of Stroke Support Group Members. Journal of Health Psychology.  2008. 13:1136-1146 | Australia | Community | 26 (12M 14 F) | 22-79 (60.88) | UC | 3 previous stroke | UC | 6 months -12 years (4.4 years) | [NAME] score at time of stroke 0-5 mean 4.19.  Mean physical health score on the SF-12 of 37.71 indicating significantly poorer physical health than similarly aged adults in the general population.
 | [NAME].  Rules of relevance after a stroke. Social Science & Medicine.  2000. 51:713-723 | Sweden | Community | 10 (6M 4F) | 58-65 | UC | UC | UC | [NAME] | UC
 | E.B. Lynch, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME].  A Qualitative Study of Quality of Life After Stroke: The Importance of Social Relationships. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine.  2008. 40:518-523 | US | Community and out patient | 9 (5M 4F) | (54.7) | 1 White American, 8 African American | UC | UC | 2 -29 years (11.9 years) | Modified Rankin Scale: 1 not significant, 12 slight, 9 moderate, 9 moderately severe.
 | [NAME].  Re-thinking stroke rehabilitation: the [NAME] and [NAME] chronic illness trajectory framework. Journal of Advanced Nursing.  2000. 32:595-602 | UK | Community (initial interview in hospital) | 1M | 78 | UC | Hypertension | Antihypertensive medication | UC | Dysarthria.
 | [NAME]  Towards a greater understanding of the experience of stroke: Integrating quantitative and qualitative methods. Journal of Aging Studies.  2003. 17:171-187 | Canada | Community | 8 (3M 5F) | 60-81 (69) | 8 White Canadian | UC | UC | 7 months -9 years (4.8 years) | 5 Left hemiplegia ( 3 hemiparesis), 1 left-field defect, 1 right vision field loss, 1 marked hemispatial neglect, 1 seizures, 1 problems in face recognition, 1 dysarthria.
 | [NAME] and [NAME].  Post-stroke fatigue: qualitative study of three focus groups. Occupational Therapy International.  2010. 17:81-91 | US | Community | 18 (3M 15F) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC | 1 aphasia.
 | [NAME], K. Heikkila, [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Life experiences after stroke among Iranian stroke survivors. International Nursing Review.  2010. 57:247-53 | Iran | Community | 10 (6M 4F) | 55-70 | UC | UC | UC | 3-6 months | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], P. Magin, [NAME], J. Sturm, [NAME], [NAME] the experience of post-stroke fatigue in community dwelling stroke survivors: a prospective qualitative study.  Disability & Rehabilitation. 2012. 34: 1376-1384 | Australia | Community | 31 (17M 14F) | 37-94 (72) | 1 Indian, 1 British, 1 Czechoslovakian, 1 German, 1 Austrian, 1 Italian, 25 Australian | Co-morbidities were present in the majority of participants | UC | Under 1 year | Modified Rankin Score: 21 were independent; 10 were dependent.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. Fatigue after stroke: manifestations and strategies. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2012 34: 665-670 | Norway | Community | 32 (15M 17F) | UC | UC | UC | UC | Under 2 years | 12 were fatigued and 20 were non fatigued.
The interaction between patient and health services | [NAME].  The first year of rehabilitation after a stroke - from two perspectives. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.  2003. 17:215-22 | Sweden | Community (asked about community and hospital experience) | 15 (9M 6F) | UC | UC | 5 previous stroke, 3 depression | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Caring and uncaring experiences as narrated by persons with long-term pain after a stroke. [NAME]  2007. 21:41-7 | Sweden | Community | 43 (30M 13F) | 33-82 | UC | UC | UC | Approx 2 years | UC
 | [NAME], B. Lindstrom, [NAME] and [NAME].  Frustrated and invisible--younger stroke patients' experiences of the rehabilitation process. Disability & Rehabilitation. 2003. 25:867-74 | Sweden | Community | 5 (3M 2F) | 37-54 (43.2) | UC | UC | UC | 1-1.5 years (1.2 years) | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Stroke patients' experience with the Australian health system: a qualitative study. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2009. 76:81-9 | Australia | Community | 12 (6M 6F) | 43-92 (71.2) | UC | UC | UC | 1-3 years | UC
 | M. Mangset,T.E. Dahl, [NAME] and [NAME].  'We're just sick people, nothing else': factors contributing to elderly stroke patients' satisfaction with rehabilitation. Clinical Rehabilitation.  2008. 22:825-35 | Norway | Stroke unit and community | 12 (5M 7F) | 60-87 (77) | UC | UC | UC | UC | 4 impaired language.
 | [NAME] and [NAME].  Recreation in stroke rehabilitation part two: exploring patients' views... including commentary by [NAME].  2003. 10:456-462 | UK | Inpatient rehabilitation | 7 (gender unclear) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  'After the stroke': Patients' and carers' experiences of healthcare after stroke in Scotland. Health and Social Care in the Community.  2010. 18:424-432 | UK | Outpatient | 13M | 43-79 (64) | UC | UC | UC | 2-9yrs (4.6 years) | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  The provision of health information to stroke patients within an acute hospital setting: what actually happens and how do patients feel about it?. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation.  2006. 13:78-98 | Australia | Stroke unit | 7 (3M 4F) | 41-90 (62.4) | UC | UC | UC | 15 days maximum | 4 hemiparesis side not specified, 2 aphasic (1 mild expressive, 1 mild expressive and receptive).
 | [NAME], I. Holmstrom and D. Kjeldmand.  Stroke patients' delay of emergency treatment. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.  2010. 24:307-311 | Sweden | Outpatient | 4 (2M 2F) | 58-84 | UC | UC | UC | 1.5-3 months | 1 right hemiparesis, 1 visual field deficit,  1 balance problems, 1 dysphasia.
 | [NAME], C. Dow, J.D. Calabrese, L. Locock, [NAME]. Stroke survivors' experiences of the fundamentals of care: A qualitative analysis. | UK | Hospital | 15 (6M 9F) | mid 30s to mid 80s | UC | UC | UC | UC | Moderate to severe impairment in phsyical function post acute stage.
Return to work / retirement | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Stroke patients' experiences of return to work. Disability & Rehabilitation. 2006. 28:1051-60 | Sweden | Out patient | 6 (gender unclear) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC | 2 aphasia.
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  The experience of stroke for men in retirement transition. Qualitative Health Research.  2005. 15:1022-1036 | UK | Stroke unit | 7M | 64-70 | UC | UC | UC | 6-12 months | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME]. Identity continuity in the face of biographical disruption: 'It's the same me'. [NAME]. 2012. 13: 203-211 | Australia | Community | 5F | 34-44 (39.4) | UC | UC | UC | 12 months - 9 years | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. Critical factors related to return to work after stroke: a qualitative study. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2011. 18: 341-351 | US | Hospital | 12 (8M 4F) | 31-67 (51) | 6 Caucasians, 5 African Americans, 1 Asian | UC | UC | 0.5-16 years (4.5 years) | UC
Nursing home experience | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Patient autonomy during rehabilitation: the experiences of stroke patients in nursing homes. International Journal of Nursing Studies.  2000. 37:267-276 | Netherlands | Nursing home | 17 (10M 7F) | 50-85 (72.5) |  | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Facilitating and Constraining Factors on Autonomy. Clinical Nursing Research.  2000. 9:460-478 | Netherlands | Nursing home | 22 (12M 10F) | 50-85 (72) | UC | 19 with multi-morbidity, in particular diabetes, visual impairments, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Supporting stroke patients' autonomy during rehabilitation. Nursing Ethics.  2007. 14:229-41 | Netherlands | Care home | 20 (12M 8F) | 50-85 (72.4) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
Coping Strategies | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Risk, Uncertainty and Life Threatening Trauma: Analysing Stroke Survivor's Accounts of Life after Stroke. Forum: Qualitative Social Research. 2006. 7 | UK | Community | 31 (14M 17F) | 38-89 (68.2) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  [NAME] with long-term pain after a stroke. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2004. 27:215-225 | Sweden | Community | 43 (30M 13F) | 33-82 | UC | UC | UC | Approx 2 years | Pain -average of 20 months’ duration of pain. Fifteen participants were classified as central post-stroke pain (CPSP), 18  as nociceptive pain mainly in the shoulder/ arm, and 10 as tension-type headache. Four participants had two types of pain (central and nociceptive) and two of them were classified as central pain by support from quantitative sensory testing (QST).
 | [NAME], D. S.-C. Tribble, J. Desrosiers, [NAME] and A. Bourget.  Adaptation and coping following a first stroke: a qualitative analysis of a phenomenological orientation. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research.  2006. 29:247-249 | Canada | Hospital and community | 10 (5M 5F) | 61-86 (73.7) | UC | UC | UC | 2 weeks maximum | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Managing an everyday life of uncertainty--a qualitative study of coping in persons with mild stroke. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2009. 31:773-82 | Sweden | Community | 18 (11M 7F) | 30-69 (52) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  [NAME] with stroke: psychological and social dimensions in U.S. patients. International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Research. 2007. 12:1474-87 | US | Hospital and community | 60 (gender unclear) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  [NAME] for recovery after stroke: a perspective based on personal experience. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2008. 30:507-516 | UK | Stroke unit | 10 (6M 4F) | 29-75 (61.8) | 8 White British, 1 White European , 1 Black Caribbean | UC | UC | 6 weeks-13 months | 4 right hemiparesis, 6 left hemiparesis, 1 neglect, 4 aphasia.
Living with aphasia | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Understanding the meaning of rehabilitation to an aphasic patient through phenomenological analysis – a case study. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being.  2007. 2:93-100 | Sweden | Community | 1M | 58 | UC | UC | UC | 3 months | Severe aphasia with great impairments in all domains.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Snapshots of success: An insider perspective on living successfully with aphasia. Aphasiology.  2010. 24:1267-1295 | NewZealand | Community | 25 (13M 12F) | 38-86 (63.2) | UC | UC | UC | UC | 25 aphasia.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  What people with [NAME] want: Their goals according to the ICF. Aphasiology.  2011. 25:309-322 | Australia | Community | 50 (24M 26F) | 63.9 | UC | UC | UC | UC | 50 aphasia.
 | M.B.Johansson, [NAME], [NAME]. Communication difficulties and the use of communication strategies: from the perspective of individuals with aphasia. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 2012. 47: 144-155 | Sweden | Community | 11 (7M 4F) | 48-79 (65.4) | UC | UC | UC | 13-75 months (38 months) | Aphasia type: 4 anterior; 6 posterior; 1 global. [NAME] severity: 2 mild; 5 moderate; 4  severe.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME].  The first 3 months post-stroke: What facilitates successfully living with aphasia? International Journal of Speech and Language Pathology. 2012. 14: 390-400 | Australia | Community, rehabilitation facility and aged care facility. | 15 (8M 7F) | 47-90 (66.3) | UC | UC | UC | Under 3 months | All aphasic, Western Aphasia Battery-Revised Aphasia Quotent scores 26.7-99.3 (mean 73.2).  6 had no difficulty carrying out self-care activities. 5 had slight difficulties with dressing and bathing. 1 had slight difficulty with eating. 2 were unable to walk independently. 1 was fully dependent.
Physiotherapy / exercise | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Stroke rehabilitation -  comparing hospital and home based physiotherapy: the patient's perception. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy  2003. 31:84-92 | New Zealand | Community and out patient | 6 (gender unclear) | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], L. Plue, [NAME], A. Schmid and [NAME].  Barriers and facilitators to exercise among stroke survivors. Rehabilitation Nursing.  2007. 32:253-60, 262 | US | Local community, county and veteran hospitals | 13 (8M 5F) | (59) | 2 White American, 11 African American | UC | UC | 12 months maximum | 6 reported slight disability 4 moderate disability.
 | [NAME], [NAME]. A study of perceived factors affecting patients' participation in outpatient stroke physiotherapy exercise in Nigeria. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2012. 19: 581-590 | Nigeria | Outpatient | 8M | 26-70 (47.4) | UC | UC | UC | 4-41 months (18.4) | Physical impairments (left or right hemiplegia). 2 required walking sticks.
Motivation / hope in recovery | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Qualitative analysis of stroke patients' motivation for rehabilitation. British Medical Journal. 2000. 321:1051-1054 | UK | Stroke unit | 22 (13M 9F) | 38-86 | 15 White British, 4 Black Caribbean, 1 Black Africa, 2 Asian | UC | UC | UC | High motivation group [NAME] (range 4-20) low motivation group median [NAME] (range 3-10).
 | A. Cross and [NAME].  A preliminary qualitative analysis of the impact of hope on stroke recovery in women. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation.  2010. 17:484-495 | Canada | Stroke unit | 10F | 71-100 (81) | UC | UC | UC | 1-13 years | visual field deficit, paralysis, weakness, speech problems.
Reintegration into the patient's lifeworld and community | [NAME], D. M. Connelly and [NAME].  'Getting back to real living': a qualitative study of the process of community reintegration after stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2010. 24:1045-1056 | Canada | Community (initial interview in hospital) | 10 (6M 4F) | 31-79 | 8 Caucasian, 1 East Indian, 1 Aboriginal | UC | UC | UC | Left Hemiplegia 10.
 | [NAME] and [NAME].  The meaning of occupational gaps in everyday life in the first year after stroke. OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health.  2010. 30:184-192 | Sweden | Stroke unit | 4 (3M 1F) | 50-61 | UC | UC | UC | 1 month maximum | UC
 | [NAME] and [NAME].  Waiting to get better: a dilemma regarding habits in daily occupations after stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy.  2005. 59:218-224 | Sweden | Inpatient rehabilitation | 7 (4M 3F) | 42-82 | UC | UC | UC | (6.88 years) | 6 right hemiparesis.
 | [NAME].  Impact of the environment on role performance in older stroke survivors living at home. International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation.  2004. 11:567-573 | Canada | Community | 18 (7M 11F) | 50-88 (67) | 17  White Canadian, 1 Asian | Previous stroke, arthritis, cataracts | UC | UC | 6 right hemiparesis, 11 left hemiparesis, 1 'one stroke each side'.
 | [NAME], K. Astrom, [NAME]. On parallel tracks: newly home from hospital - people with stroke describe their expectations. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2012. 34: 1218-1224 | Sweden | Community (initial interview in rehabilitation ward) | 5 (2M 3F) | 44-70 | UC | UC | UC | 1-4 months | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. Holistic concerns of Chinese stroke survivors during hospitalization and in transition to home. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2011. 67:2394-2405 | China | Community | 15 (7M 8F) | (64.7) | UC | UC | UC | UC | Median [NAME] Index whilst in hospital was 95. All experienced residual problems including limb weakness, memory loss, dizziness, fatigue, and sleeping disturbance.
 | K. Sumathipala, [NAME], [NAME], C.D.A. Wolfe, [NAME]. Identifying the long-term needs of stroke survivors using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Chronic illness. 2011. 8:31-44 | UK | Community | 35 (17M 18F) | 34-100 (69) | 24 White, 6 Black Caribbean, 3 Black African, 1 Filipino, 1 Chinese | 29/35 had other existing health problems including diabetes, heart problems and arthritis. | UC | 1-11 years (2) | [NAME] 3-20 (mean 16.3). 2 had mild expressive communication difficulties. Compared to South London Stroke population, more had difficulties walking unaided or were wheelchair users.
 | [NAME], [NAME]. An ecological approach to activity after stroke: It takes a community. Topics in Stroke rehabilitation. 2011. 18: 509-524. | Canada | Community | 9 (6M 3F) | 53-64 (58.2) | UC | UC | UC | 1-6 years | Variable, ranging from mild physical disabilities and aphasia to one sided spasticity, neglect and severe fatigue. 3 self rated severity of stroke as mild, 3 as moderate, 3 as severe (these participants used a cane or walking aid).
Gender differences | [NAME] and [NAME].  Elderly peoples' experience of nursing care after a stroke: from a gender perspective. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2009. 65:2038-45 | Sweden | Inpatient rehabilitation | 10 (5M 5F) | 66-75 | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | U. Lofmark and [NAME].  [NAME] stroke patients' negotiations within the hierarchic medical context. Qualitative Health Research.  2005. 15:778-90 | Sweden | Outpatient | 12 (5M 7F) | 75-83 | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
The patient's interpretation | [NAME], C.-J. Dubouloz, [NAME] and [NAME].  Meaning perspective transformation following stroke: the process of change. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2009. 31:1056-65 | Canada | Community | 12 (10M 2F) | 44-74 (54) | UC | UC | UC | 3-11 years (6.5 years) | 4 participants had deficits in communication.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Patient perceptions having suffered a stroke in Galway. British Journal of Community Nursing.  2008. 13:384-90 | Ireland | Community | 20 (10M 10F) | 65-88 (77.8) | UC | UC | UC | 3 months -9 years (2.65 years) | 5 Right hemiplegia, 5 Left hemiplegia (some degree of paralysis) 2 'difficulty seeing',  2 ''lose balance', 2 'speech difficulties'.
 | E. Townend, [NAME], [NAME] and M. Sharpe.  Fear of recurrence and beliefs about preventing recurrence in persons who have suffered a stroke. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.  2006. 61:747-755 | UK | Community | 89 (53M 26F) | 32-90 (median 71) | UC | 22 previous stroke | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME], I. Holmstrom and [NAME].  The meaning of rehabilitation for older people who have survived stroke. Journal of Nursing & Healthcare of Chronic Illnesses.  2009. 1:186-195 | Sweden | Stroke unit | 19 (8M 11F) | 56-89 | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
 | [NAME]. Becoming normal: A grounded theory study on the emotional process of stroke recovery. Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. 2011. 33: 24-32 | Canada | Community | 9 (gender unclear) | 42-82 | UC | UC | UC | 0.5-4 years (median 1 year) | 1 had been locked in, 3 aphasic, 4 had right-sided weakness and 4 left-sided weakness. All required admission to a rehabilitation unit following the acute stroke unit due to physical impairment. Half had some degree of aphasia during initial stroke period, but all were able to communicate at time of interview.
Returning to driving | A.-H. [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Lived experience of driving ability following stroke. Disability & Rehabilitation.  2009. 31:726-33 | Sweden | Community | 4M | 46-83 (64) | UC | UC | UC | UC | 1 Left Hemiplegia, 3 none
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], J. Sturm, M. Pollack. Access and participation in the community: a prospective qualitative study of driving post-stroke. Disability & Rehabilitation. 2012. 34: 831-838 | Australia | Community | 22 (10M 12F) | 50-94 (71) | UC | Co-morbidities were present in the majority of participants | UC | Under 1 year | Modified Rankin Score: 7 dependent (and did not return to driving). Residual symptoms included visual disturbance, hemiparesis and spasticity.
Multimorbidity | [NAME], D. M. Connelly and [NAME].  "Holding me back": living with arthritis while recovering from stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2009. 90:494-500 | Canada | Community | 5 (3M 2F) | 68-71 (72) | UC | Each participant had 2-5 co-morbidities. 2 diabetes,  5 knee arthritis. Some participants also experienced arthritis affecting the back, shoulder, and hands. 1 atrial fibrillation, 5 hyperlipidaemia, 1 gastrointestinal reflux, 1 heart murmur, 1 depression. | 1-3 medications (mean 2.2) | UC | UC
Using a wheelchair | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  The experience of senior stroke survivors: factors in community participation among wheelchair users. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy.  2006. 73:18-25 | Canada | Community | 10 (8M 2F) | 70-80 (75.5) | 8 White Canadian, 2 Black American | UC | UC | 2-16 years (5.6.years) | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Acceptance and meanings of wheelchair use in senior stroke survivors. American Journal of Occupational Therapy.  2004. 58:221-30 | Canada | Community | 10 (8M 2F) | 70-80 (75.5) | 8 White Canadian, 2 Black American | UC | UC | 2-16 years (5.6.years) | UC
Eating difficulties | [NAME] and [NAME].  [NAME] difficulties after stroke. Journal of Advanced Nursing.  2003. 43:360-9 | UK | Community | 113 (66M 47M) | (67.5) | 94 White British, 7 Black British, 7 White Non-British origin, 5 Indian or Pakistani. | UC | UC | 6 months | 107 slight,  6 moderate eating difficulties.  85 upper limb motor/sensory involvement. ( 20 arm  functionally useless)  29 visual/perceptual deficits. 11 , 20  and 21 difficulties with lip closure, chewing and swallowing respectively. 5 required prompting to maintain mealtime attention. 1 postural instability.31 communication difficulties.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], R. Wredling and [NAME].  Elderly persons' experience and management of eating situations 6 months after stroke. Disability & Rehabilitation.   2010. 32:1346-1353 | Sweden | Community | 13 (6M 7F) | 60-87 | UC | UC | UC | 6 months minimum | Dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria.
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], R. Wredling and [NAME].  Striving for control in eating situations after stroke. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.  2010. 24:772-780 | Sweden | Stroke unit | 14 (7M 7F) | 59-87 | UC | 4 previous stroke | UC | UC | 14 dysphagia
Goal setting | [NAME] and [NAME].  An exploration of clients' goals during inpatient and outpatient stroke rehabilitation. International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation.  2009. 16:324-330 | Australia | Inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab | 16 (11M 5F) | (69) | UC | UC | UC | (61 days) | UC
 | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME].  Patient readiness and ability to set recovery goals during the first 6 months after stroke. Journal of Allied Health.  2010. 39:e149-e154 | Australia | Community, stroke unit and outpatient | 15 (9M 6F) | 36-70 | UC | UC | UC | UC | UC
Medications | J.A. Chambers, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. Adherence to medication in stroke survivors: A qualitative comparison of low and high adherers. British Journal of Health Psychology. 2011. 16: 592-609 | UK | Community | 26 ( 14M 12F) | 22-88 (63.4) | UC | UC | (mean 5.7) | 11.9-14.8 months (mean 13.5 months) | Frenchay test score mean 18.6.  National Institute of Health Stroke Scale ranged from 0-5 out of 42, so participants were at the lower end of stroke severity.
UC = unclear