Brazilian Adaptation of an Intervention Developed in Ireland to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Post-stroke: a Feasibility Study

The intervention comprises a set of interactive experiential learning activities. A physiotherapist will serve as the coordinator, and other healthcare professionals will be invited to participate as guest speakers. The educational session aims to provide knowledge about stroke (what stroke and recurrent stroke are, their signs and symptoms, and lifestyle-related risk factors). The individual session aims: (1) to identify the current self-reported health status after stroke; (2) to recognize and raise awareness of risk factors associated with lifestyle-related behaviors, including the setting of behavior change goals, which are structured using the SMART Goals method; and (3) to identify the individual's preferences and ability to participate in the intervention program. Each group session comprises six components covered across the six sessions: education, goal setting, physical activity participation, emotional self-regulation, skill training, and peer learning.