Table 3:

Patients’ Recuperative Strategies

Strategies for Physical Problems	N reporting this strategy
Formal out-patient PT/OT	32
Manage/maintain overall health (avoid illness, dietary changes, quit smoking, etc.)	17
Continue formal PT/OT exercises at home/on their own	10
Add daily tasks over time	8
Self-initiated exercises to build strength over time (did not participate in any outpatient PT/OT)	6
Continue breathing exercises	5
Walk increasing frequency or distance over time	5
Transition to less-assistive devices/support over time (ex. walker to cane, decrease oxygen levels)	3
Staying busy/ finding things to do/ having a routine	3
Avoid assistance that might cause additional decline (elevators, wheelchair, etc.)	2
Draw/ paint to build dexterity	1
See chiropractor	1
Strategies for Cognitive Problems
Solve games/puzzles (word searches, puzzles, video games, etc.)	7
Getting back into routine/daily tasks/using brain more	4
Formal outpatient therapies	2
Use memory/cognitive skills mobile or computer apps	1
Improve overall health	1
Listen to audio books he’s heard before	1