THE EXPERIENCE OF STROKE SURVIVORS IN BANDUNG, INDONESIA
ABSTRACT: This study
was designed to
explore the experience
of stroke survivors in
Bandung, Indonesia. The
objectives of this
study were to: (1)
describe the meaning
and feelings of
being a stroke
survivor, (2) describe
the impact of the
stroke on the
survivor's life, and
(3) describe the
needs of stroke survivors. The
participants were 10
stroke survivors. Three
types of data collection tools were employed: a
demographic data form, the Barthel Index, and an interview
guide. Data analysis
used thematic analysis
as suggested by van
Manen (1990). The findings demonstrated
four main themes of meaning of being stroke
survivors: being obedient
to the doctor,
regressing to childlike
status, being under supervision and assistance, and being tested from
God (Allah). The findings
demonstrated five main
themes of feelings
of being a stroke
survivor: uncertainty about hope,
being bound at
home, dependent on
someone, powerlessness, and low
self-confidence. The impacts
of stroke on
the survivor’s life were identified as:
being unable to be active,
having to adjust
to emotional changes, being
unable to undertake
social activities, failure
to fulfill former responsibility, and enhanced in
spiritual life. In addition, three themes were found as stroke
survivor’s needs: information,
understanding and attention, joyful/leisure time,
and choices of
therapy. The findings
will benefit for
the improvement of health
care system, education,
administration, and research in the area of stroke rehabilitation,
prevention, and promotion.
Penulis: Cecep Eli Kosasih
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologigg060005
