57 Rehabilitants and informal caregivers’ perspectives of a Challenging Rehabilitation Environment Table 2. Themes involving rehabilitation process (continued) Main theme Brief description Sub-theme Description Daily schedule Rehabilitants want to have input in the therapy planning and would value activities outside therapy moments. Planning Rehabilitants prefer a therapy planning in which they have input, such as in terms of intensity, therapy moments should be spread throughout the day. This planning can help them to plan visits and avoid distraction during therapy moments. Activities during the day Besides the therapy moments, participants experience a limited number of activities, which does not stimulate a sense of active rehabilitation. As rehabilitants are not always able to start an activity themselves, they would value (therapeutic) activities outside therapy moments. They also have a need to continue social activities as usual. Nutrition Nutrition gives energy for the rehabilitation process, and mealtimes can stimulate contact between rehabilitants. Good and tasty nutrition is one of the first aspects participants mention as being important during rehabilitation. Nutrition gives energy for the rehabilitation process. If compatible with their goal, rehabilitants think that mealtimes can play a role in task-oriented training. A pleasant mealtime with interaction stimulates contact between rehabilitants and makes rehabilitants feel less lonely. eHealth eHealth can make rehabilitation more fun and challenging. Participants’ opinions on eHealth differ regarding their use of it. They may not be using it yet but expect that it will be important for future generations. The use of eHealth must suit the person. eHealth can make the rehabilitation process more fun and can stimulate exercise. It offers communication options in case of aphasia and when used properly, technologies can increase safety, for example in the home situation. 3
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