title: Occupational performance coaching for stroke survivors: a pilot randomized controlled trial protocol.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Many stroke survivors report participation challenges. Occupational Performance Coaching for stroke survivors (OPC-Stroke) is designed to assist stroke survivors to develop the ability to plan and manage engagement in occupation. This approach combines emotional support, individualized education, and goal-focused problem solving to promote occupational engagement.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study will explore the potential efficacy of OPC-Stroke and the feasibility of the research methods for use in a larger trial.
  
  
  METHODS
  A pilot randomized controlled trial will be undertaken. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 10 sessions of OPC-Stroke or usual care. Participation, perceived goal performance, satisfaction and self-efficacy, emotional well-being, and cognition will be measured at three time points.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This research will test the potential usefulness of OPC-Stroke as well as the study methods, and thereby inform the continuing development of OPC-Stroke and further studies to measure its effectiveness.
authors.forename: Dorothy E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Kessler
authors.forename: Mary Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Egan
authors.forename: Claire-Jehanne
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Dubouloz
authors.forename: Fiona P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: Sara E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: McEwen
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009864:Ontario; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011340:Problem Solving; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation