| Anotation | Stroke is a major cause of mortality and morbidity on a global scale (Zawawi et al., 2020). In 2021, it was the third leading cause of death worldwide after ischemic heart disease and COVID-19 (Global Burden of Disease Study, 2021). The consequences of CMP affect patients' quality of life and self-sufficiency (Fryer et al., 2016). The World Stroke Organization forecasts a 50% increase in CMP mortality by 2050 (Feigin et al., 2023). Self-management (SM) can support recovery in stroke survivors (Fryer et al., 2016). The goal is for individuals to learn to live with a chronic disease, with priorities changing at different stages of recovery (Pearce et al., 2015). SM education develops patients' practical skills for symptom management and decision-making and includes medical, role-based, and emotional SM (Gurková, 2017). SM programs may include education about the disease, problem solving, decision making, coping skills, goal setting, and an active approach (Fryer, et al. 2016). International guidelines, the European Stroke Action Plan (ESAP) 2018-2030 (Norrving et al., 2018), recommend offering patients SM support, including active problem solving and individual goal setting (Fugazzaro et al., 2021). One of the key outcomes of effective SM programs is increased self-efficacy, i.e., an individual's belief in their own ability to cope with the demands of illness and recovery (Bandura, 1997), which is associated with better adherence, rehabilitation motivation, and more effective management of symptoms and emotions after stroke (Jones et al., 2016). Patient-reported experiences (PREs) are becoming increasingly important as they represent a valuable source of information on how patients perceive the care and support provided and their own recovery process. The implementation of a person-centered approach to stroke care, taking into account individual needs, could support innovative approaches in practice, especially in younger adult patients (Holloway et al., 2021). |
