Integrating return to work and family support in the redesign of the Make My Day intervention to prevent stroke after a TIA
The research project explores how people who have had a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) return to work and support that is needed from family members. The aim is to develop and integrate these aspects into the stroke prevention program Make My Day.
High blood pressure, along with atrial fibrillation and TIA, are examples of factors that can increase the risk of stroke, especially in combination with unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as being sedentary and not engaging in everyday activities that positively influence health.
The intervention Make My Day has the potential to enhance participation in health-promoting everyday activities and prevent illness in individuals who have had a TIA and have a heightened risk of having a stroke. Support for lifestyle changes is situated within work and family, highlighting the need to integrate preventive efforts in this context.
Make My Day supports individuals in taking a more active role in their care and health, which is a central part of the transition to Good Local Healthcare. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding how support from family members and return to work can be integrated into the prevention program in primary health care for individuals who have had a TIA and are at risk for stroke.