Percepção de fisioterapeutas sobre o uso de programas de autogerenciamento para a atividade física em pacientes pós-AVC

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ABSTRACT: Self-management has been appointed as a good complementary measure in the treatment of stroke, helping to improve outcomes such as increased physical activity, improved self-efficacy, participation and quality of life. Its use is widespread in developed countries, however, in underdeveloped countries, where demands are different, in addition to the sociocultural context, there is still little literature recording its use. Objective: To investigate, through a questionnaire, the perception of Brazilian physical therapists regarding issues related to the application of self-management programs for the implementation of physical activity in the routine of patients who suffered stroke. Methods: an online questionnaire was applied to Brazilian physical therapists, containing questions about the application of self-management programs for physical activity in post-stroke patients. The responses to the questionnaire were recorded in a spreadsheet and based on this, a database was created in the Stata® MP 13 software, where tables of results were generated. Conclusions: Generally, the opinion of Brazilian physical therapists is in agreement with the literature, except for specific points about inclusion or exclusion criteria in the program; remote patient follow-up; time of sessions; and also on the use of technologies for patient monitoring.