People’s experiences of the impact of transient ischaemic attack and its consequences: qualitative study

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A study by Gibson and Watkins (2011) explored how people’s experiences of Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) affected their perception of their health and their uptake of health maintenance measures.

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People’s experiences of the impact of transient ischaemic attack and its consequences: qualitative study

People’s experiences of the impact of transient ischaemic attack and its consequences: qualitative study

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The study found that having a TIA changed people’s quality of life and their perception of their health, despite the transience of the symptoms. The ability of people to make positive health changes after a TIA to some extent ameliorated the negative effects of being aware of their heightened stroke risk. Their appreciation of their quality of life may also be enhanced.