Adult experiences of constraint-induced movement therapy programmes: a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework and Capability, Opportunity, Motivation – Behaviour system
Lauren J. Christie
A B C D E * , Reem Rendell B C F , Annie McCluskey A G , Nicola Fearn A C D , Abigail Hunter B C and Meryl Lovarini A
A Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health,
B Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit,
C Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Group,
D Allied Health Research Unit,
E Nursing Research Institute,
F Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health,
G
Abstract
To explore the experiences of adults who completed a constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) programme, and the barriers and enablers to their participation.
Qualitative design using semi-structured interviews. Stroke and brain injury survivors (n = 45) who had completed CIMT as part of their usual rehabilitation were interviewed 1 month post-CIMT. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and imported into Nvivo for analysis. Inductive coding was used to identify initial themes. Themes were then deductively mapped to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation – Behaviour system, a behaviour change model, to identify barriers and enablers to CIMT programme adherence and engagement.
Enablers influencing participation included being provided with education about the programme (Capability – psychological), seeing improvements in arm function (Motivation – reflective), being committed to the programme (Motivation – reflective) and having strong social support from staff, family and allied health students (Opportunity – social). The structured programme was a motivator and offered a way to fill the time, particularly during inpatient rehabilitation (Opportunity – physical). Barriers to participation included experiencing physical and mental fatigue (Capability – physical) and frustration early in the CIMT programme (Motivation – automatic), and finding exercises boring and repetitive (Motivation – automatic).
Therapist provision of educational supports for CIMT participants and their families is important to maximise CIMT programme uptake. During CIMT delivery, we recommend the provision of positive feedback and coaching in alignment with CIMT principles, and the inclusion of social supports such as group-based programmes to enhance participant adherence.
Keywords: stroke, traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, adherence, constraint-induced therapy, participation.
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