Access G-AP: development of an accessible goal setting and action planning resource for stroke survivors with aphasia

Brown, S. E. , Scobbie, L., Worrall, L., Mc Menamin, R. and Brady, M. C. (2023) Access G-AP: development of an accessible goal setting and action planning resource for stroke survivors with aphasia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45(13), pp. 2107-2117. (doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2085331) (PMID:35695078)

Abstract

Purpose: Goal setting is key to stroke rehabilitation, but access for people with aphasia is challenging. Based on the Goal setting and Action Planning (G-AP) framework, we developed an accessible goal setting resource (Access G-AP). Methods: Access G-AP was designed using a three-phase, user-centred design process. Phase 1: Access G-AP Draft A was designed using evidence-based recommendations. Phase 2: Draft A was reviewed by stroke survivors with aphasia (focus groups 1&2) and rehabilitation staff (questionnaire). Phase 3: Suggested recommendations informed Access G-AP Draft B, which was further reviewed by stroke survivors with aphasia (focus group 3). The final version of Access G-AP was approved by stroke survivors with aphasia at a debrief meeting. Data were analysed using content analysis. Results: Recommended design improvements included reducing text, adding bullet points, and diversifying images. Both participant groups highlighted that Access G-AP should be used collaboratively to support stroke survivor involvement. Staff recommended Access G-AP training and additional resources to support stroke survivors with severe aphasia. Conclusions: Access G-AP was co-developed to support people with aphasia to access and engage in stroke rehabilitation goal setting. Further research is required to establish the feasibility of Access G-AP in clinical practice.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: EB was supported by a Glasgow Caledonian University PhD studentship and Foundation for Women Graduates Foundation grants. LS is supported by a Stroke Association Clinical Lectureship award (TSA LECT 2016/02). The Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professions Research Unit and MCB are sup-ported by the Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government Health, and Social Care Directorate, UK.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Brown, Dr Eleanor
• Authors: Brown, S. E., Scobbie, L., Worrall, L., Mc Menamin, R., and Brady, M. C.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
• Journal Name: Disability and Rehabilitation
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• ISSN: 0963-8288
• ISSN (Online): 1464-5165
• Published Online: 11 June 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 The Author(s)
• First Published: First published in Disability and Rehabilitation 45(13):2107-2117
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license